Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 18
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
24.39%3110 /15.38%7714
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 7, 2019.
- Served to completion on Jan 4, 2021.
- Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 18 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
- This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
The State of Nevada vs Six Electors
Hearing, Dec 10, 2025
District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 18, presiding over a status check. Deputy Attorney General Alyssa Engler appeared on behalf of the State. Defense Attorneys Maggie McLetchie, Richard Wright, Monti Levy, Brian Hardy, George Kelesis, and Harold Arnold, appeared on behalf of Jesse Law, Michael McDonald, Eileen Rice, Jim Hindle, Jim DeGraffenreid, and Shawn Meehan; respectively. Case No. C-23-379122-1. The Court schedules a hearing on habeas corpus. 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
Fred Brunner vs Melanie Sterling
Hearing, Nov 18, 2025
The Honorable Mary Kay Holthus, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 18, presiding over a hearing on motion to dismiss. Attorney Aaron Maurice appeared on behalf of Mr. Brunner. Attorney James M Jimmerson appeared on behalf of the Defendants. Case No. A-25-923202-C. Motion denied. 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
Fred Brunner vs Melanie Sterling
Hearing, Oct 21, 2025
The Honorable Mary Kay Holthus, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 18, presiding over a hearing on motion to dismiss. Attorney Aaron Maurice appeared on behalf of Mr. Brunner. Attorney James M Jimmerson appeared on behalf of the Defendants. Case No. A-25-923202-C. The Court orders supplemental briefing. 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
Reversed
Nov 13, 2025
472 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Reversed and remanded." Before the Court En Banc. Author: Stiglich, J. Majority: Herndon/Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich/Cadish/Lee. fn1 [The Honorable Kristina Pickering, Justice, voluntarily recused herself from participating in the decision in this matter.] 141 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 56. En Banc. (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed
Oct 30, 2025
148 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." fn2 [The Honorable Deborah L. Westbrook did not participate in the decision in this matter. The Honorable Michael L. Douglas, Senior Justice, participated in the decision of this matter under the order of assignment entered on September 30, 2025.] COA-BB/MG/MD. (COA)
Holthus Sets Hearing In ‘Fake Electors’ Case After Nevada Supreme Court Ruling
8 News Now
Nov 20, 2025
‘Fake Electors’ Case Returning To Southern Nevada After Supreme Court Overturns Holthus's Ruling
Las Vegas Review Journal
Nov 13, 2025
Holthus's Ruling Dismissing Fake Electors Case Overturned, State Supreme Court Rules
The Nevada Independent
Nov 13, 2025
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Sep 9, 2025
214 days since filing.
Filed Order of Reversal and Remand. "ORDER the revocation of probation and amended judgment of conviction REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order." Gibbons, J., dissenting. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Sep 3, 2025
86 days since filing.
Filed Order of Reversal and Remand. ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
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