Nevada Judiciary
Recent News About Nevada Judiciary
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Nevada commission nominates finalists for Clark County judicial position
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection held interviews on January 24, 2025, to fill a vacancy in the 8th Judicial District Court. -
Nevada seeks new judge as Honorable Gary Fairman retires
The Honorable Gary Fairman of the Seventh Judicial District Court, Department 2, is set to retire on April 4, 2025. -
Herndon named chief justice; Bulla appointed chief judge
The Nevada Judiciary has announced new leadership roles with Justice Douglas W. Herndon taking on the position of Chief Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court, following Justice Elissa F. Cadish. -
Application period opens for Nevada's Seventh Judicial District Court vacancy
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the upcoming retirement of Judge Gary Fairman from the Seventh Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 2. -
Six apply for Eighth Judicial District Court vacancy
Justice Douglas Herndon has announced that the Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received six applications for the judicial vacancy in Department Y of the Eighth Judicial District Court. -
Jason Woodbury appointed to First Judicial District Court by Governor Lombardo
Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Jason Woodbury to the First Judicial District Court, Department I. Woodbury, who is currently serving as the District Attorney for Carson City, was first elected to that position in November 2014. -
Applications open for Nevada's Eighth Judicial District Court vacancy
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced the upcoming retirement of Judge Stephanie Charter from the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department Y. Her retirement will take effect on November 15, 2024. -
Commission nominates finalist for Clark County judicial position
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection held an emergency meeting on May 17, 2024, to discuss the sole applicant for the vacancy in Department 14 of the 8th Judicial District Court. -
Nevada Supreme Court announces bar admission ceremonies dates
The Supreme Court of Nevada has announced bar admission ceremonies for new lawyers who passed the February 2024 bar examination. -
Eighth Judicial District Court vacancy announced by Governor Lombardo
Governor Joe Lombardo has announced a vacancy for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 14. -
Governor Lombardo appoints Erika Mendoza to Eighth Judicial District Court
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has appointed Erika Mendoza to the Department 27 judicial seat on the Eighth Judicial District Court. -
Nevada Supreme Court Law Library secures grants for translating legal documents
Since January 2022, the Nevada Supreme Court Law Library has secured three grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), managed by the Nevada State Library, Archives and... -
Nevada commission nominates finalists for judicial position in Clark County
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection held interviews on February 16, 2024, to evaluate seven candidates for a vacancy in the 8th Judicial District Court. -
Nevada introduces new system for handling water law disputes
Nevada is implementing a new approach to the adjudication of water law cases, aiming to improve the efficiency and specialization of its judicial system in this area. -
Nevada commission nominates finalists for Clark County judicial position
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection met on February 16, 2024, to interview seven candidates for a vacancy in the 8th Judicial District Court. -
Eight candidates vie for Eighth Judicial District Court opening
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received eight applications to fill the vacancy in Department 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court, as announced by Chief Justice Elissa Cadish. -
Nevada commission receives eight applications for Eighth Judicial District Court vacancy
The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection has received eight applications for the judicial vacancy in Department 27 of the Eighth Judicial District Court.