Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 18
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
25.58%3211 /15.31%8315
- 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.
Court Of Appeals
Reversed
Jun 16, 2026
0 days since filing.
ORDER the judgment of the district court REVERSED AND REMAND this matter to the district court for a new trial on liability and damages with the proper jury instructions regarding comparative negligence. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Fred Brunner vs Melanie Sterling
Hearing, Apr 14, 2026
The Honorable Mary Kay Holthus, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 18, presiding over a case management conference. 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 schedules jury trial. 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Jun 3, 2026
126 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." COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
The State of Nevada vs Six Electors
Hearing, Apr 10, 2026
District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 18, presiding over a hearing on petition for habeas corpus. Deputy Attorney General Alyssa Engler appeared on behalf of the State. Defense Attorneys Maggie McLetchie and George Kelesis appeared on behalf of Jesse Law and Jim DeGraffenreid; respectively. Case No. C-23-379122-1. The Court takes matter under advisement. 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 Six Electors
Hearing, Feb 2, 2026
District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus, Eighth Judicial District Court, Department 18, presiding over a hearing on petition for habeas corpus. Deputy Attorney General Alyssa Engler appeared on behalf of the State. Defense Attorneys Maggie McLetchie, Richard Wright, and Monti Levy appeared on behalf of Jesse Law, Michael McDonald, and Eileen Rice; respectively. Case No. C-23-379122-1. The Court orders briefing and schedules oral 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
Court Of Appeals
Affirmed In Part and Reversed In Part
Apr 22, 2026
84 days since filing.
Filed Order Affirming in Part, Vacating in Part and Remanding. ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED IN PART AND VACATED IN PART AND REMAND this matter to the district court for proceedings consistent with this order. COA-BB/MG/DW. (COA)
Holthus Mentioned As First Judicial District Court Gives Same Ruling In Second Round Of Demand Charge Cases
Nevada Current
May 28, 2026
Holthus Considers Probation For Teen Accused Of Planning Las Vegas Mass Shooting
Las Vegas Review Journal
May 27, 2026
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
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