Second Judicial District Court
Dept.: 1
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
29.27%2912 /10.32%11313
- 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.
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Aug 28, 2026
0 days since filing.
Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED." A26 - KP/RP/LB (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Jul 30, 2026
0 days since filing.
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)
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Jul 30, 2026
0 days since filing.
Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction AFFIRMED." DH/LB/EC. (SC)
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Jul 23, 2026
0 days since filing.
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. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Drakulich's Prior Handling Of Case Mentioned As Reno Man Arrested In His Second Kitten-Torture Case
Reno Gazette Journal
Jul 24, 2026
Drakulich's Retiring Mentioned As Two Judicial Officers Race For Her Seat
Reno Gazette Journal
Jul 9, 2026
Supreme Court
Affirmed
Apr 15, 2026
533 days since filing.
Filed Order of Affirmance. "ORDER the judgment of conviction affirmed." B26 - LS/EC/PL (SC)
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Denied
Apr 2, 2026
324 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. " Petition denied." Before: Pickering/Parraguirre/Bell. Author: Parraguirre, J. Majority: Pickering/Parraguirre/Bell. 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. 25. KP/RP/LB (SC)
Supreme Court
Writ Petition Granted
Feb 26, 2026
416 days since filing.
Filed Authored Opinion. "Petition granted." Before: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. Author: Stiglich, J. Majority: Parraguirre/Bell/Stiglich. 142 Nev. Adv. Opn. No. 13. RP/LB/LS. (SC).
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)
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
The State of Nevada vs Jaymie Mitchell
Hearing, Apr 25, 2024
The Honorable Kathleen Drakulich, Second Judicial District Court, Department 1, presiding over sentencing. Appearing for the State is Deputy District Attorney Jeremy Reichenberg. Appearing for Ms. Mitchell is Defense Attorney Steve Evenson. Case No. CR22-4980. The Court orders mental health court diversion. 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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