Commission on Judicial Selection Nominates Finalist for Eighth Judicial District Position CARSON CITY, NV, May 22, 2026 – The Nevada Commission on Judicial Selection convened on Friday, May 22, 2026, for a meeting to discuss the one applicant, Colleen Brown, for the vacancy in Department 24 of the 8th Judicial District Court. Department 24 has been made vacant by the resignation of Judge Erika Ballou. The Commission voted today to forward Ms. Brown’s name and application file to Governor Lombardo for consideration. The Commission will forward the name to Governor Lombardo on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. As such, the Governor has thirty days from the date of receipt of the applicant’s name to make an appointment, by Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Nevada attorneys at least 25 years old, with 10 years of legal experience, and 2 years of Nevada legal practice and residency were eligible to apply.
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May is Treatment Court Awareness Month, a time to recognize the impact of specialty court programs serving communities across Nevada. Nevada courts operate a range of specialty courts designed to address underlying challenges that can contribute to involvement in the justice system. Many of these programs are treatment courts, which connect participants with substance use treatment, mental health services, and other support while they remain accountable to the court. Specialty courts in Nevada include programs such as adult drug courts, DUI/DWI courts, mental health courts, veterans treatment courts, family treatment courts, and juvenile treatment courts. From rural communities to urban courts, these programs help individuals work toward recovery, stability, and stronger futures for themselves and their families.
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The Supreme Court of Nevada has released new advance opinions. Read the Court’s latest decisions: https://lnkd.in/gRmMPsXf
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The Commission on Judicial Selection is accepting applications to fill a vacancy in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada, Department 24. The application period opens today, May 7, 2026, and submissions are due by noon on May 22, 2026. Applicants must contact Ms. Margarita Bautista at mbautista@nvcourts.nv.gov to receive the required application materials. Application instructions are available at: https://lnkd.in/gnpdscsR
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En banc arguments will take place at the Supreme Court of Nevada at 10:00 a.m. The proceedings are available to stream on YouTube and on the Court’s website at nvcourts.gov.
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On this episode of I'll Allow It, Nevada!, we're joined by Sr. Judge Richard Glasson to take a closer look at one of the most fundamental concepts in the courtroom: evidence. We explore the core definition of evidence and the different forms it can take, including witness testimony, documents, physical objects, and recordings, and how distinguishing evidence from argument or speculation leads to more confident decision-making on the bench. Catch this episode and more I'll Allow It, Nevada! YouTube: https://bit.ly/3YbNPEb Spotify: https://bit.ly/4ca0ygj Nevada Judiciary Website: https://bit.ly/4fvVuTV
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