Jessica K. Peterson at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Court
- Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- January 4, 2021–present
Jessica K. Peterson
District Court Judge · Nevada Eighth Judicial District Court
Available research
Courtroom rules and guidance
Recording Photography Electronic Devices
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
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 ↗
Sources
Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/12202/Judicial_Directory-Term_of_Office_01.09.25.pdfNevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Judge research source · PDF · checked July 26, 2026
https://nvcourts.gov/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/11729/rules_on_electronic_coverage_of_court_proceedings.pdf