Second Judicial District Court
Dept.: 1
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
27.03%2710 /10.26%10512
- Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Second Judicial District Court on Jun 30, 2017.
- Served to completion on Jan 7, 2019.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 7, 2019.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Second Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
See Photos From Inside Drakulich's Courtrooms During Murder Trial In Reno
Reno Gazette Journal
Jan 29, 2026
Judicial Elections Set; Drakulich's Declines To Run For Retention
The Nevada Independent
Jan 21, 2026
Election 2026: Drakulich's Declination To Seek Re-Election Invites Two Candidate Filings
Reno Gazette Journal
Jan 20, 2026
Supreme Court
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Dec 11, 2025
469 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Reversing in Part and Remanding. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED IN PART AND REVERSED IN PART AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." DH/LB/LS. (SC)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Nov 20, 2025
353 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." fn1[Having considered the pro se brief filed by appellant, we conclude that a response is not necessary. NRAP 46A(c). And we further conclude that the pro se documents filed after the pro se brief do not warrant any relief.] DH/LB/LS (SC)
Drakulich Dismisses Lawsuit Over Slain Reno Woman, Citing Wrong Defendant Named
KRNV News 4
Dec 11, 2025
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Aug 28, 2025
107 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW.(COA)
AB 66: Expansion of the Judiciary
Hearing, Feb 11, 2025
Justice Lidia Stiglich and District Court Judge Thomas Stockard argue in support of AB 66 and present the need for judicial expansion. Administrators Katherine Stocks and John McCormick introduce the Supreme Court. District Court Judge Kathleen Drakulich and Administrator Alicia Lerud introduce the Second Judicial District Court. Chief Judge Jerry Wiese and Administrator Andres Moses introduce the Eighth Judicial District Court. The Assembly Committee on the Judiciary posed questions. 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
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Aug 14, 2025
211 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." A25-RP/LB/LS (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Aug 12, 2025
141 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Jun 30, 2025
115 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Jun 6, 2025
1044 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." fn1 [The Honorable Patricia Lee, Justice, did not participate in the decision on this matter.] EN BANC. (SC)
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