In the Matter of Erika Ballou
A district court judge stands accused of recalcitrance in defiance of the Supreme Court's direct orders.
Judge Ballou was suspended without pay.
Disciplinary Hearing, Disciplinary case, Commission On Judicial Discipline, 2024-103-P.
Aug 7, 2025, 8:30 AM
In the Matter of the Honorable Erika Ballou, Event, 4 minutes, 7 seconds
Coverage was provided from the State Bar of Nevada on August 7, 2025, of the matter of the Honorable Erika Ballou. At issue are allegations of bias, incompetence, and failure to uphold the law. 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
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 1, Hearing, 1 hour, 30 minutes, 54 seconds
Adverse Party
Presiding Officer
Commissioner
Commissioner
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
In the Matter of The Honorable Erika Ballou, Part 2, Hearing, 1 hour, 53 minutes, 40 seconds
Adverse Party
Presiding Officer
Commissioner
Commissioner
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
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