05/27/2026
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.