Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 24
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
36.84%127 /10.71%12515
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- Removed by the Commission on Judicial Discipline on May 6, 2026.
Consent to Immediate Resignation
Commission On Judicial Discipline
May 6, 2026 pending appeal
For bias, impatience, and undermining public confidence in the judiciary; removal from the bench and permanent bar from judicial office.
Ballou Consents To Immediate Resignation And Permanent Bar From Judicial Office
Commission On Judicial Discipline
May 6, 2026
'Unprecedented:' Ballou's Successor Will Become Judge After No One Filed Against Her
The Nevada Independent
Apr 26, 2026
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Mar 18, 2026
128 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Feb 20, 2026
471 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." A25-RP/LB/LS (SC)
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 2
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Judge Ballou calls Betsy Allen. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear closing arguments. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 1
Hearing, Aug 7, 2025
Presiding Officer David Hardy of the Commission on Judicial Discipline conducts a disciplinary hearing. Appearing as Prosecuting Officer is Thomas C. Bradley. Appearing for the Defense is Tom Pitaro. Case No. 2024-103-P. Attorneys Patricia Halstead and Karl Armstrong; Chairman Stefanie Humphrey; Vice-chairman John Krmpotic; District Judge Tom Gregory; and, lay member Joseph Sanford hear opening statements. Commission presents her case in chief. Judge Ballou takes the stand. You can join as a member by clicking this link here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPb0hCUcufpuk7QhxVxwKA/join For inquiries, feel free to contact us through www.ournevadajudges.com
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