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Clark County family court Judge Mathew Harter dead at 56, coroner confirms

Judge Mathew Harter
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Clark County Family Court Judge Mathew Harter died Wednesday at the age of 56, the coroner's office confirms.

Harter was a native Nevadan who presided over family court cases in Eighth Judicial District Court, according to the court's website. He leaves behind a wife, eight children and one grandchild.

"Harter is a family man and deeply cares for the community he serves," the court's website states.

The coroner's office did not release Harter's cause and manner of death on Wednesday.

This is a developing story.