Jessica K. Peterson at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 3, 2027
Jessica K. Peterson
District Court Judge · Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Legal Career: Junior partner at Flangas Law Group in Las Vegas since 2007 Former court‐appointed arbitrator (4 years) and truancy diversion judge (3 years) Early legal work included externship with Hon
Education
Additional information
- The case has fueled political debate, with opponent Austin Beaumont calling it evidence of a judge using judicial power for a personal agenda
- Peterson describes herself as a “proven trial attorney, mediator, and judicial leader” committed to fair, just, and timely decisions, balancing legal rights and compassion
- Peterson presides over criminal, civil, and probate cases in Clark County’s Eighth Judicial District Court, which includes the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Nevada prohibits using cameras, cellular phones, or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings unless the judge expressly permits it.
the use of cameras, cellular phones or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings without the express permission of the judge is prohibitedNevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Advance Media Request
Statewide
Nevada news reporters seeking electronic courtroom coverage must file a written request with the judge at least 24 hours before the proceeding, subject to judicial discretion.
News reporters desiring permission to provide electronic coverage of a proceeding in the courtroom shall file a written request with the judge at least 24 hours before the proceeding commencesNevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster ↗Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗