--- title: "Tierra D. Jones | KnowJudges" canonical: "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/tierra-d-jones-district-court-judge-eighth-judicial-district-court-dept-10-nv" page_type: "judge_profile" updated: "2026-10-07" --- # Tierra D. Jones Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court · District Court Judge ## Profile - Court: Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court - State: Nevada - Role: District Court Judge - Service status: active - Last verified: 2026-07-26 ## Summary Official statewide and applicable court procedural guidance applies to this judge. ## Before you appear - Read the judge-specific standing order first when one is listed. - Check the docket and case orders for requirements that supersede broader guidance. - Confirm current remote-access and courtroom technology arrangements before the proceeding. ## Courtroom Rules ### recording photography electronic devices Scope: statewide Nevada prohibits using cameras, cellular phones, or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings unless the judge expressly permits it. Evidence excerpt: the use of cameras, cellular phones or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings without the express permission of the judge is prohibited [Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11729/rules_on_electronic_coverage_of_court_proceedings.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ### advance media request Scope: 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. Evidence excerpt: 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 commences [Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11729/rules_on_electronic_coverage_of_court_proceedings.pdf) Source checked: 2026-07-26 ## Sources - [Official profile](https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/12202/Judicial_Directory-Term_of_Office_01.09.25.pdf) - [Official roster](https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/12202/Judicial_Directory-Term_of_Office_01.09.25.pdf) - [Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster](https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/12202/Judicial_Directory-Term_of_Office_01.09.25.pdf) - [Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11729/rules_on_electronic_coverage_of_court_proceedings.pdf) ## JSON-LD ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/tierra-d-jones-district-court-judge-eighth-judicial-district-court-dept-10-nv", "url": "https://knowjudges.com/kyj/judge/tierra-d-jones-district-court-judge-eighth-judicial-district-court-dept-10-nv", "name": "Tierra D. 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Bell Clark County Public Defender’s Office Prosecutor at Nye County District Attorney’s Office Prosecutor at Clark County District Attorney’s Office Completed more than 35 jury trials and argued before the Nevada Supreme Court - Judge Jones is active in mentoring law students and participating in community organizations such as the National Bar Association, Junior League of Las Vegas, and Leadership Las Vegas ## Published courtroom rules ### Shared court rules - [Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings](https://knowjudges.com/courtroom-rules/national-shared-set-092c2dd72fc20b2d8f928b3b) — 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](https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11729/rules_on_electronic_coverage_of_court_proceedings.pdf). Collected 2026-07-26.