Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 9
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
20.00%41 /09.09%606
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 9 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Mar 29, 2019.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 9 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- Resigned on Apr 7, 2022.
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Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Jun 30, 2021
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over a status check. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Michael Scarborough. Case No. A-21-832354-W. The Court continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, May 19, 2021
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over confirmation of counsel. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Case No. A-21-832354-W. The Court continues. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Michael McDonald vs The Warden
Hearing, Apr 21, 2021
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over confirmation of counsel. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Ashley Lacher. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Attorney Jean Schwartzer. Case No. A-21-832354-W. The Court sets briefing schedule. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
The State of Nevada vs. Michael McDonald
Hearing, Oct 23, 2019
The Honorable Cristina Silva, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 9, presiding over a status check. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Karen Mishler and Chief Deputy District Attorney Jay Raman. Appearing for Mr. McDonald is Defense Attorney Jay Maynard. Case No. C-18-333684-1. The Court denies motion to continue. For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Apr 26, 2024
913 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." PICKERING, J., with whom HERNDON, J., concurring in part and dissenting in part. EN BANC. (SC)
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