Jordan Randolph Gilbert, who has been in custody, appeared in New River Township Justice Court before Judge Benjamin Trotter on Jan. 29, 2026. Gilbert appeared by Zoom from the Churchill County Jail with his attorney, Churchill County Alternate Public Defender Wright Noel, who petitioned the court for his client’s release on his own recognizance (OR). The court granted the request.
Gilbert, who was arrested July 19, 2025, faces one count of Lewdness with a Child Under 14, a Category A felony punishable by life in prison with the possibility of parole after 10 years and a fine up to $10,000. The criminal complaint filed by the Churchill County District Attorney’s Office alleges that on Jan. 19, 2025, Gilbert inappropriately touched an 8-year-old child.
At Gilbert’s arraignment, Justice Court Judge Pro Tem Anthony Tisdale found Gilbert eligible for public defender representation and assigned the case to the Churchill County Public Defender’s Office. Tisdale also said he found clear and convincing evidence to deny Gilbert release on his own recognizance without bail. Bail was set at $25,000, bondable, with additional conditions and Court Services supervision, should Gilbert post bail.
During the Jan. 29 hearing, APD Noel argued for an OR release for his client, noting that Gilbert had been in custody since his July arrest and that his employer had held his job open for him. According to Noel, the Public Defender’s Office had contracted with an investigator, and Gilbert being out of custody would help counsel with his defense.
Senior Deputy District Attorney Chelsea Sanford opposed the request, arguing that no circumstances had changed since the earlier bail decision. Sanford stated that Gilbert posed a danger to the community and noted that he had only been in Fallon for approximately one hour at the time of his arrest.
Judge Trotter asked Gilbert about residence and living situation, then conducted a Jimenez hearing to evaluate criminal history, risk of failing to appear, and potential danger to public safety. Trotter found that clear and convincing evidence did not exist to deny an OR release and ordered Gilbert released from custody under specific conditions. Those conditions include weekly contact with his attorney, no contact with the victim, no new criminal violations, and required appearance at all scheduled court hearings.
If Gilbert violates the terms of his pretrial release, bail will be reinstated at $50,000, cash only. Gilbert is next scheduled to appear on April 29 for a preliminary hearing at which time the court will determine whether enough evidence exists for the matter to proceed and be heard in district court.
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