Ballou, Erika Danielle

Eighth Judicial District Court

Dept.: 24

District Court Judge

Error Rate: 14.97%125 / 22

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Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 24 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.

Suspension

Imposition of Discipline

Commission On Judicial Discipline

Sep 22, 2025 pending appeal

For refusing to comply with the Supreme Court's orders; a 6 month suspension without pay and reeducation.

Case No: 90112
Court Of Appeals

Unpublished

Reversed

Sep 29, 2025

117 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." Court of Appeals-BB/MG/DW. (COA).

Opinion: Ballou’s Attempt At Mercy Fails To Move Discipline Commission

The Nevada Independent

Sep 28, 2025

Case No: 89782
Court Of Appeals

Unpublished

Affirmed

Sep 16, 2025

120 days since filing.

Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)

Source: Ballou Nominated Self For Grand Jury Before Suspension

Las Vegas Review Journal

Sep 24, 2025

Adverse Party

In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 2

Hearing, Aug 7, 2025

40 1 1529 views, 15 comments

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

Ballou Suspended By The Commission On Judicial Discipline

KTNV

Sep 23, 2025

Adverse Party

In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 1

Hearing, Aug 7, 2025

36 0 2112 views, 37 comments

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

Ballou Accused Of Misconduct Suspended For 6 Months Without Pay

Las Vegas Review Journal

Sep 22, 2025

Ballou Suspended Without Pay For Misconduct

8 News Now

Sep 22, 2025

Case No: 89568
Court Of Appeals

Unpublished

Affirmed

Sep 3, 2025

86 days since filing.

Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED."COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)

Case No: 90009
Court Of Appeals

Unpublished

Reversed

Aug 25, 2025

125 days since filing.

Filed Order Vacating and Remanding. ORDER the order for revocation of probation and amended judgment of conviction VACATED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)