Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.590 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.590
Payments to spouse of deceased member
Status: in_force

1. The spouse of a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan is entitled to receive a cumulative benefit of at least $450 per month. The payments must begin on the first day of the month immediately following the death of the member and must cease on the last day of the month in which the spouse dies.

2. The benefits paid pursuant to this section are in addition to any benefits paid pursuant to NRS 1A.580 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.024 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.024
Senior municipal judges
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law or city charter, a senior municipal judge who serves in that capacity or a senior justice of the peace who serves in that capacity and who formerly served as a municipal judge may serve temporarily in any municipal court in this State, regardless of whether he or she is a resident of the city in which the municipal court to which he or she is assigned is located.

2. As used in this section: (a) “ Senior justice of the peace ” means a former justice of the peace who has received a commission from the Supreme Court to serve as a senior justice of the peace pursuant to the rules prescribed by the Supreme Court. (b) “ Senior municipal judge ” means a former judge of a municipal court who has received a commission from the Supreme Court to serve as a senior municipal judge pursuant to the rules prescribed by the Supreme Court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.650 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.650
Payments to survivor beneficiary and to additional payees designated by deceased member if deceased member was eligible to retire
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the survivor beneficiary of a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan who was fully eligible to retire, both as to service and age, is entitled to receive a monthly allowance equivalent to that provided by Option 2 in NRS 1A.450 . This section does not apply to the survivor beneficiary of a member who was eligible to retire only pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 1A.350 . For the purposes of applying the provisions of Option 2, the deceased member shall be deemed to have retired on the date of the death of the member immediately after having named the survivor beneficiary as beneficiary pursuant to Option 2. The benefits provided by this section must be paid to the survivor beneficiary for the remainder of the life of the survivor beneficiary. The survivor beneficiary may elect to receive the benefits provided by any one of the following only: (a) This section; (b) NRS 1A.630 ; or (c) NRS 1A.640 .

2. If the member had designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary pursuant to NRS 1A.620 , the monthly allowance to which a survivor beneficiary is entitled pursuant to subsection 1 must be divided between the survivor beneficiary and any additional payee in the proportion designated by the member pursuant to NRS 1A.620 .

3. As used in this section, “ survivor beneficiary ” means a person designated pursuant to NRS 1A.620 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.4257 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.4257
“Censure’’ defined
Status: in_force

“ Censure ” means to issue a formal, written condemnation of a judge for one or more violations of the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct by the judge as described in NRS 1.4653 that do not require the removal or barring of the judge from office because there are substantial mitigating factors.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.190 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.190
Transfer of unpaid check for benefits or refund to Judicial Retirement Fund; claim for payment of money; period of limitation
Status: in_force

1. Any check for benefits which has not been paid within 5 years after being transferred to the Account for Unclaimed Benefits must be transferred to the Judicial Retirement Fund.

2. If, within 6 years after a check for benefits has been transferred pursuant to subsection 1, any person appears and claims the money, the claimant may file a petition in the District Court for Carson City stating the nature of the claim, with an appropriate prayer for the relief demanded. A copy of the petition must be served upon the Attorney General before or at the time it is filed. Within 20 days after service, the Attorney General shall appear in the proceeding and respond to the petition. If, after examining all the facts, the Attorney General is convinced that the System has no legal defense against the petition, the Attorney General may, with the consent of the Court, confess judgment on behalf of the System.

3. If judgment is not confessed, the petition must be considered at issue on the 20th day after its filing, and may be heard by the Court on that day, or at such future day as the Court may order. Upon the hearing, the Court shall examine into the claim and hear the allegations and proofs. If the Court finds that the claimant is entitled to any money transferred pursuant to subsection 1 to the Judicial Retirement Fund, it shall order the Board to pay the money forthwith to the claimant, but without interest or cost to the Board.

4. All persons, except minors and persons of unsound mind, who fail to appear and file their petitions within the time limited in subsection 2 are forever barred. Minors and persons of unsound mind may appear and file their petitions at any time within 5 years after their respective disabilities are removed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.100 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.100
District court to be held at county seat; exceptions; facility and certain resources to be provided by county
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the district courts shall hold court at the county seat of their respective counties. The board of county commissioners may establish one or more additional locations within the county for the district court to hold court.

2. The board of county commissioners shall: (a) Provide and furnish an appropriate facility for the transaction of the business of the court; and (b) Appropriate a budget to the district court which includes, without limitation, money for the payment of expenses which are reasonable and necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the district court in the administration of justice.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the board of county commissioners may require the district court to expend money, appropriated for a specific purpose. The board of county commissioners shall not impose any specific requirements regarding the expenditure of money that interfere with the ability of the district court to carry out its constitutional functions.

4. If the board of county commissioners neglects or refuses to provide the district court with the resources reasonable and necessary to perform the constitutional functions of the district court, the district court may order the board to provide such resources to be paid out of the county treasury.

5. No money shall be drawn from the county treasury to pay for any expense incurred or any expenditure made on behalf of the district court except as appropriated by the board of county commissioners in accordance with the budgeting process of the county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.390 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.390
Limitation on distributions to members
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any other provision of law, every distribution to a member of the Judicial Retirement Plan must be made pursuant to the provisions of section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 401(a)(9) , that apply to governmental plans.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.030 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.030
Salary
Status: in_force

1. Until the first Monday in January 2027, the annual base salary of each district judge is $160,000.

2. On the first Monday in January 2027, the annual base salary of each district judge must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State for the period beginning on January 5, 2009, and ending on January 3, 2027. On the first Monday of every sixth year thereafter, the annual base salary of each district judge must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State during the immediately preceding 6 years.

3. If a district judge has served in his or her office for at least 4 years, the district judge is entitled to an additional salary of 2 percent of his or her annual base salary for each year of service. The additional salary must not exceed 22 percent of his or her annual base salary.

4. The annual base salaries and the additional salary for longevity must be paid in biweekly installments out of the State Judicial Elected Officials Account of the Supreme Court.

5. No salary of any district judge may be paid in advance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.100 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.100
Judicial Retirement System: Establishment; public inspection of records; administration by Public Employees' Retirement Board; legislative review
Status: in_force

1. A system of retirement providing benefits for the retirement, disability or death of all justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals and district judges, and certain justices of the peace and municipal judges, and funded on an actuarial reserve basis is hereby established and must be known as the Judicial Retirement System.

2. The System consists of the Judicial Retirement Plan and the provisions set forth in NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, and 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive, for providing benefits to justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals or district judges who served either as a justice of the Supreme Court or district judge before November 5, 2002. Each justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals or district judge who is not a member of the Public Employees' Retirement System is a member of the Judicial Retirement System.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 286.118 , the official correspondence and records and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 241.035 , the minutes, audio recordings, transcripts and books of the System are public records and are available for public inspection. A copy of the minutes or audio recordings must be made available to a member of the public upon request at no charge pursuant to NRS 241.035 .

4. The System must be administered exclusively by the Board, which shall make all necessary rules and regulations for the administration of the System. The rules must include, without limitation, rules relating to the administration of the retirement plans in accordance with federal law. The Legislature shall regularly review the System.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.0185 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.0185
Number of district judges for Eighth Judicial District who are family court judges
Status: in_force

For the Eighth Judicial District, in addition to the district judges established pursuant to NRS 3.018 , there must be 26 district judges who are judges of the family court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.113 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.113
Acceptance of credit card or debit card for payment of money owed to court; payment of fee for use of credit card or debit card
Status: in_force

1. A court in this State may enter into contracts with issuers of credit cards or debit cards to provide for the acceptance of credit cards or debit cards by the court for the payment of money owed to the court for a fee, fine, administrative assessment, restitution or any other charge owed to the court.

2. If the issuer charges the court a fee for each use of a credit card or debit card, the court may require the cardholder to pay a convenience fee. The total convenience fees charged by the court in a fiscal year must not exceed the total amount of fees charged to the court by the issuer in that fiscal year.

3. As used in this section: (a) “ Cardholder ” means the person or organization named on the face of a credit card or debit card to whom or for whose benefit the credit card or debit card is issued by an issuer. (b) “ Convenience fee ” means a fee paid by a cardholder to a court for the convenience of using a credit card or debit card to make a payment to the court. (c) “ Credit card ” means any instrument or device, whether known as a credit card or credit plate, or by any other name, issued with or without a fee by an issuer for the use of the cardholder in obtaining money, property, goods, services or anything else of value on credit. (d) “ Debit card ” means any instrument or device, whether known as a debit card or by any other name, issued with or without a fee by an issuer for the use of the cardholder in depositing, obtaining or transferring funds. (e) “ Issuer ” means a business organization, financial institution or authorized agent of a business organization or financial institution that issues a credit card or debit card.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.150 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.150
Power to take and certify acknowledgments and affidavits
Status: in_force

The judges of the district courts shall have power in any part of the State to take and certify:

1. The acknowledgment of conveyances and the satisfaction of a judgment of any court.

2. An affidavit to be used in any court of justice of this state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.040 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.040
Written proceedings to be in English language; abbreviations and figures
Status: in_force

Every written proceeding in a court of justice in this State, or before a judicial officer, shall be in the English language; but such abbreviations as are now commonly used in that language may be used, and numbers may be expressed by figures or numerals, in the customary manner.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.570 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.570
Eligibility
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan had 2 years of creditable service in the 2 1/2 years immediately preceding the member's death, or if the employee had 10 or more years of creditable service, certain of his or her dependents are eligible for payments as provided in NRS 1A.530 to 1A.670 , inclusive. If the death of the member resulted from a mental or physical condition which required the member to leave his or her position as a justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, district judge, justice of the peace or municipal judge or go on leave without pay, eligibility pursuant to the provisions of this section extends for 18 months after the member's termination or commencement of leave without pay.

2. If the death of a member of the Judicial Retirement Plan occurs while the member is on leave of absence for further training and if the member met the requirements of subsection 1 at the time his or her leave began, certain of the member's dependents are eligible for payments as provided in subsection 1.

3. If the death of a member of the Judicial Retirement Plan is caused by an occupational disease or an accident or motor vehicle crash arising out of and in the course of the member's employment, no prior creditable service is required to make the member's dependents eligible for payments pursuant to NRS 1A.530 to 1A.670 , inclusive, except that this subsection does not apply to an accident or motor vehicle crash occurring while the member is traveling between the member's home and his or her principal place of employment.

4. As used in this section, “ dependent ” includes a survivor beneficiary designated pursuant to NRS 1A.620 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.410 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.410
Supervision and control; rules governing operation
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court Law Library must be under the supervision and control of the Supreme Court, which may make and enforce such rules as may be necessary for the government, use and services of the Library. Such rules must assure that the Library is accessible for public use and to users in all parts of the State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.160 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.160
Judicial Retirement Fund: Establishment; policy; sources; payments
Status: in_force

1. The Judicial Retirement Fund is hereby established as a trust fund.

2. It is hereby declared to be the policy of the Legislature that the Judicial Retirement Fund is established to afford a degree of security to long-time justices of the Supreme Court, judges of the Court of Appeals, district judges, justices of the peace and municipal judges in this State. The money in the Fund must not be used or appropriated for any purpose incompatible with the provisions of this chapter or NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, or 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive. The Fund must be invested and administered to ensure the highest return consistent with safety in accordance with accepted investment practices.

3. All money appropriated by the Legislature to the Judicial Retirement Fund, all money submitted to the System for deposit in the Fund pursuant to NRS 1A.312 and 1A.314 , and all income accruing to the Fund from all other sources must be deposited in the Fund.

4. The interest and income earned on the money in the Judicial Retirement Fund, after deducting any applicable charges, must be credited to the Fund.

5. The System must pay all retirement allowances, benefits, optional settlements and other obligations or payments payable by the System pursuant to this chapter and NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, and 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive, from the Judicial Retirement Fund. The money in the Fund must be expended by the Board for the payment of expenses authorized by law to be paid from the Fund.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.130 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.130
Acceptance of gratuity in connection with marriage unlawful
Status: in_force

It shall be unlawful for any district judge, acting as district judge or ex officio circuit judge, to accept any fee, gratuity or any thing of value for or in connection with solemnizing any marriage in this state.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.0245 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.0245
Appointment of referee or hearing master for civil infraction hearing
Status: in_force

1. A municipal court may appoint a referee or hearing master to take testimony and recommend orders and a judgment in any action to determine whether a person has committed a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705 , inclusive.

2. The referee or hearing master: (a) Shall take testimony; (b) Shall make findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations for an order or judgment; (c) May, subject to confirmation by the court, enter an order or judgment; and (d) Has any other power or duty contained in the order of reference issued by the court.

3. The findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations of the referee or hearing master must be furnished to each party or his or her attorney at the conclusion of the proceeding or as soon thereafter as possible. Within 5 days after receipt of the findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations, a party may file a written objection. If no objection is filed, the court shall accept the findings, unless clearly erroneous, and the judgment may be entered thereon. If an objection is filed within the 5-day period, the court shall review the matter by trial de novo, except that if all of the parties so stipulate, the review must be confined to the record.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.370 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.370
Provision of records and information; unauthorized disclosure
Status: in_force

1. All judges, clerks and employees of the district courts, justice courts and municipal courts shall provide the Court Administrator with any records, papers or other information that the Court Administrator may require and shall cooperate with the Court Administrator in every possible manner in order to effectuate the purposes of NRS 1.320 to 1.370 , inclusive.

2. Subsection 1 does not authorize disclosure by the Court Administrator of records and papers not otherwise open to public inspection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 6.145 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 6.145
Recess of grand jury
Status: in_force

Upon the completion of its business for the time being, the court may, at the request of or with the concurrence of the grand jury, recess the grand jury subject to recall at such time as new business may require its attention.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.112 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.112
“Department” defined
Status: in_force

“ Department ” means the Department of Indigent Defense Services created by NRS 180.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.540 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.540
“Child” defined
Status: in_force

“ Child ” means an unmarried person under 18 years of age who is the issue or legally adopted child of a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan. As used in this section, “issue” means the progeny or biological offspring of the deceased member.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.4296 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.4296
“Suspend’’ defined
Status: in_force

“ Suspend ” means a decision issued by the Commission to require a judge to temporarily leave his or her office for conduct described in NRS 1.4675 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.0125 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.0125
Number of district judges for Second Judicial District who are family court judges
Status: in_force

For the Second Judicial District, in addition to the district judges established pursuant to NRS 3.012 , there must be seven district judges who are judges of the family court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.098 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.098
Benefits for survivor beneficiary and additional payees
Status: in_force

1. A district judge may designate, in writing, a survivor beneficiary and one or more additional payees to receive the payments provided pursuant to this section if the judge is unmarried on the date of the judge’s death. A designation pursuant to this section must be made on a form approved by the Court Administrator. If the district judge has designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary, the district judge must designate the percentage of the payments that the survivor beneficiary and each additional payee is entitled to receive.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a district judge at the time of his or her death had retired and was then receiving a pension pursuant to the provisions of NRS 3.090 , or if at the time of his or her death the district judge had not retired but had performed sufficient service for retirement pursuant to the provisions of NRS 3.090 , the survivor beneficiary designated pursuant to subsection 1, if the survivor beneficiary has attained the age of 60 years, is entitled, until his or her death, to receive monthly payments of $2,500 per month. If the district judge had designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary pursuant to subsection 1, the monthly payments paid pursuant to this subsection must be divided between the survivor beneficiary and any additional payee in the proportion designated by the district judge pursuant to subsection 1.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a survivor beneficiary of a district judge is not eligible to receive benefits pursuant to subsection 2, the survivor beneficiary is entitled, until his or her death or until he or she becomes eligible to receive those benefits, to receive payments equal in amount to the payment provided in subsection 1 of NRS 286.67675 for the survivor beneficiary of a deceased member of the Public Employees' Retirement System. If the district judge had designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary pursuant to subsection 1, the payments paid pursuant to this subsection must be divided between the survivor beneficiary and any additional payee in the proportion designated by the district judge pursuant to subsection 1.

4. To obtain the benefits authorized by subsection 3, the survivor beneficiary must make application to the Executive Officer of the Public Employees' Retirement Board and furnish such information as may be required pursuant to reasonable regulations adopted for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this section.

5. Any person receiving a benefit pursuant to the provisions of this section is entitled to receive postretirement increases equal to those provided for persons retired pursuant to the Public Employees' Retirement System.

6. It is the intent of this section that no special fund be created for the purpose of paying these benefits, and all payments made pursuant to the provisions of this section are to be made out of and charged to the Judicial Retirement Fund established pursuant to NRS 1A.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.4655 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.4655
Commencement of inquiry regarding alleged misconduct or incapacity of judge; time limitation for considering complaints; certain action required
Status: in_force

1. The Commission may begin an inquiry regarding the alleged misconduct or incapacity of a judge upon the receipt of a complaint.

2. The Commission shall not consider complaints arising from acts or omissions that occurred more than 3 years before the date of the complaint or more than 1 year after the complainant knew or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have known of the conduct, whichever is earlier, except that: (a) Where there is a continuing course of conduct, the conduct will be deemed to have been committed at the termination of the course of conduct; (b) Where there is a pattern of recurring judicial misconduct and at least one act occurs within the 3-year or 1-year period, as applicable, the Commission may consider all prior acts or omissions related to that pattern; and (c) Any period in which the judge has concealed or conspired to conceal evidence of misconduct is not included in the computation of the time limit for the filing of a complaint pursuant to this section.

3. Within 18 months after the receipt of a complaint pursuant to this section, the Commission shall: (a) Dismiss the complaint with or without a letter of caution; (b) Attempt to resolve the complaint informally as required pursuant to NRS 1.4665 ; (c) Enter into a deferred discipline agreement pursuant to NRS 1.468 ; (d) With the consent of the judge, impose discipline on the judge pursuant to an agreement between the judge and the Commission; or (e) Authorize the filing of a formal statement of the charges based on a finding that there is a reasonable probability that the evidence available for introduction at a formal hearing could clearly and convincingly establish grounds for disciplinary action.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.080 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.080
Notice of intention to appeal; bail
Status: in_force

1. After filing a notice of intention to appeal, which shall include a statement of the character of the judgment, with the municipal court and serving such notice upon the city attorney, a defendant who has been convicted of a criminal violation in a municipal court may, if the defendant desires to be released from custody during the pendency of the appeal or desires a stay of proceedings under the judgment until disposition of the appeal, enter bail for the prosecution of the appeal, the payment of any judgment, fine and costs that may be awarded against the defendant on the appeal for failure to prosecute the appeal and for the rendering of himself or herself in execution of the judgment from which the defendant is appealing or of any judgment rendered against the defendant in the action appealed from in the district court to which the action is appealed.

2. Any bail which has been entered in the municipal court for the prosecution of the action in such court may be released or retained by the court in partial satisfaction of the bail required pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.0105 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.0105
Establishment of family court in county whose population is 100,000 or more; assignment of judges; required instruction
Status: in_force

1. There is hereby established, in each judicial district that includes a county whose population is 100,000 or more, a family court as a division of the district court.

2. If the caseload of the family court so requires, the Chief Judge may assign one or more district judges of the judicial district to act temporarily as judges of the family court.

3. If for any reason a judge of the family court is unable to act, any other district judge of the judicial district may be assigned as provided in subsection 2 to act temporarily as judge of the family court.

4. A district judge assigned to the family court pursuant to subsection 2 or 3 for a period of 90 or more days, except for a district judge or hearing master assigned to hear proceedings brought pursuant to NRS 433A.200 to 433A.330 , inclusive, or NRS 433A.335 to 433A.345 , inclusive, must attend the instruction required pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 3.028 . District judges must not be assigned to the family court pursuant to subsections 2 and 3 on a rotating basis.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.400 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.400
Money for printing Nevada Reports and advance sheets
Status: in_force

Funds for printing the Nevada Reports and the pamphlet decisions shall be provided by legislative appropriation from the General Fund as a budgeted part of the appropriation for the support of the Supreme Court, and shall be paid out on claims as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.640 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.640
Payments to survivor beneficiary of and to additional payees designated by deceased member who had 10 or more years of creditable service
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the survivor beneficiary of a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan who had 10 or more years of creditable service is entitled to receive a monthly allowance equivalent to that provided by: (a) Option 3 in NRS 1A.450 , if the deceased member had less than 15 years of service on the date of the death of the member; or (b) Option 2 in NRS 1A.450 , if the deceased member had 15 or more years of service on the date of the death of the member. To apply the provisions of Options 2 and 3, the deceased member shall be deemed to have retired on the date of the death of the member immediately after having named the survivor beneficiary as beneficiary pursuant to the applicable option. This benefit must be computed without any reduction for age for the deceased member. The benefits provided by this subsection must be paid to the survivor beneficiary for the remainder of the life of the survivor beneficiary.

2. If the member had designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary pursuant to NRS 1A.620 , the monthly allowance to which a survivor beneficiary is entitled pursuant to subsection 1 must be divided between the survivor beneficiary and any additional payee in the proportion designated by the member pursuant to NRS 1A.620 .

3. The survivor beneficiary may elect to receive the benefits provided by any one of the following only: (a) This section; or (b) NRS 1A.630 .

4. As used in this section, “ survivor beneficiary ” means a person designated pursuant to NRS 1A.620 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.016 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.016
Number of district judges for Sixth Judicial District
Status: in_force

For the Sixth Judicial District there must be one district judge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.011 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.011
Number of district judges for First Judicial District
Status: in_force

For the First Judicial District there must be two district judges.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2A.260 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.260
Other employees
Status: in_force

The Court of Appeals, or a majority thereof, is authorized to employ stenographic clerks, law clerks, legal assistants, legal secretaries and other necessary employees within the limits of the appropriation made for the support of the Court of Appeals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.190 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.190
Power to administer oaths or affirmations
Status: in_force

Every justice of the peace shall have power to administer oaths or affirmations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.055 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.055
Contact information of judge to be made available to public
Status: in_force

The contact information for the office of each judge in this State must be made available to the public.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.620 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.620
Designation of survivor beneficiary and additional payees by member
Status: in_force

1. A member of the Judicial Retirement Plan may designate, in writing, a survivor beneficiary and one or more additional payees to receive the payments provided pursuant to NRS 1A.630 , 1A.640 or 1A.650 if the member is unmarried on the date of the death of the member.

2. A designation pursuant to subsection 1 must be made on a form approved by the Executive Officer of the Board. If a member has designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary, the member must designate the percentage of the payments that the survivor beneficiary and each additional payee is entitled to receive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.380 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.380
Sound recording equipment: Installation; operation; transcription of recording; use of transcript; provision by party of certified court reporter; effect
Status: in_force

1. The judge or judges of any district court may, with the approval of the board of county commissioners of any one or more of the counties comprising such district, in addition to the appointment of a court reporter as in this chapter provided, enter an order for the installation of sound recording equipment for use in any of the instances recited in NRS 3.320 , for the recording of any civil and criminal proceedings, testimony, objections, rulings, exceptions, arraignments, pleas, sentences, statements and remarks made by the district attorney or judge, oral instructions given by the judge and any other proceedings occurring in civil or criminal actions or proceedings, or special proceedings whenever and wherever and to the same extent as any of such proceedings have heretofore under existing statutes been recorded by the official reporter or any special reporter or any reporter pro tempore appointed by the court.

2. For the purpose of operating such sound recording equipment, the court or judge may appoint or designate the official reporter or a special reporter or reporter pro tempore or the county clerk or clerk of the court or deputy clerk. The person so operating such sound recording equipment shall subscribe to an oath that he or she will well and truly operate the equipment so as to record all of the matters and proceedings.

3. The court may then designate the person operating such equipment or any other competent person to listen to the recording and to transcribe the recording into written text. The person who: (a) Transcribes the recording shall subscribe to an oath that he or she has truly and correctly transcribed the proceedings as recorded. (b) Operates the sound recording equipment as described in subsection 2 shall: (1) Subscribe to an oath that the sound recording is a true and accurate recording of the proceedings; and (2) In the event of an error, malfunction or other problem relating to the sound recording equipment or the sound recording, report that error, malfunction or problem to the court.

4. The transcript may be used for all purposes for which transcripts have heretofore been received and accepted under then existing statutes, including transcripts of testimony and transcripts of proceedings as constituting bills of exceptions or part of the bill of exceptions on appeals in all criminal cases and transcripts of the evidence or proceedings as constituting the record on appeal in civil cases and including transcripts of preliminary hearings before justices of the peace and other committing magistrates, and are subject to correction in the same manner as transcripts under existing statutes.

5. If a proceeding is recorded and a transcript is requested, a copy of the sound recording must, if requested, be provided with the transcript. The cost for providing the sound recording must not exceed the actual cost of production and must be paid by the party who requests the sound recording.

6. In civil and criminal cases when the court has ordered the use of such sound recording equipment, any party to the action, at the party's own expense, may provide a certified court reporter to make a record of and transcribe all the matters of the proceeding. In such a case, the record prepared by sound recording is the official record of the proceedings, unless it fails or is incomplete because of equipment or operational failure, in which case the record prepared by the certified court reporter shall be deemed, for all purposes, the official record of the proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.200 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.200
Appointment of Clerk
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall appoint a Clerk of the Supreme Court who serves at the pleasure of the Supreme Court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.095 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.095
Lactation room in courthouse; requirements
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, each courthouse must contain a lactation room that members of the public may use to express breast milk.

2. The requirements of subsection 1 do not apply to a courthouse if the person who is responsible for the operation of the courthouse determines that: (a) The courthouse does not contain a lactation room for employees; (b) The courthouse does not have: (1) A room that could be repurposed as a lactation room; or (2) A space that could be made private at a reasonable cost using portable materials; or (c) New construction would be required to create the lactation room and the cost of such construction is unfeasible.

3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a person to enter a courthouse if the person is not authorized to enter the courthouse.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Courthouse ” means any building or campus which houses one or more courts. (b) “ Lactation room ” means a hygienic place, other than a bathroom, that: (1) Is shielded from the view of others; (2) Is free from intrusion by others; and (3) Contains: (I) A chair; (II) A working surface; and (III) An electrical outlet.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.185 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.185
Use of facsimile signature: Conditions and restrictions
Status: in_force

1. Each justice of the peace may use a facsimile signature produced through a mechanical device in place of his or her handwritten signature whenever the necessity arises and upon approval of the Supreme Court, subject to the following conditions: (a) That the mechanical device must be of such a nature that the facsimile signature may be removed from the mechanical device and kept in a separate secure place. (b) That the use of the facsimile signature may be made only under the direction and supervision of the justice of the peace whose signature it represents. (c) That the entire mechanical device must at all times be kept in a vault, securely locked, when not in use, to prevent any misuse of the device.

2. No facsimile signature produced through a mechanical device authorized by the provisions of this section may be combined with the signature of another officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.420 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.420
Prohibition against applying forfeitures to increase benefits
Status: in_force

Forfeitures must not be applied to increase the benefits any member of the Judicial Retirement Plan would otherwise receive pursuant to the provisions governing the Plan as provided by section 401(a)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 401(a)(8) .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.310 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.310
Adjournment or continuance of action or proceeding during legislative session if party or attorney is member of Legislature or President of Senate
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, if a person: (a) Is a member of the Legislature or the President of the Senate; (b) During any regular or special session of the Legislature, is: (1) A party to any action or proceeding in any court or before any administrative body; or (2) An attorney for a party to any action or proceeding in any court or before any administrative body who was actually employed as the party's attorney before the commencement of the session; and (c) Files with the court or administrative body a motion or request for a continuance of the action or proceeding pursuant to this section, the court or administrative body shall grant the continuance of the action or proceeding, including, without limitation, any discovery or other pretrial or posttrial matter involved in the action or proceeding, subject to the provisions of subsection 2.

2. A continuance granted pursuant to subsection 1 must be: (a) Effective for: (1) The duration of the session and for an additional 7 calendar days following the session; or (2) A shorter period if requested by the person who filed the motion or request for a continuance of the action or proceeding. (b) Granted without the imposition of any bond, costs or other terms.

3. If any party objects to a motion or request for a continuance that is filed pursuant to subsection 1, the court or administrative body shall not deny the requested continuance, in whole or in part, unless the objecting party satisfies the burden to prove that, as a direct result of emergency or extraordinary circumstances, the objecting party: (a) Has a substantial existing right or interest that will be defeated or abridged if the requested continuance is granted; and (b) Will suffer substantial and immediate irreparable harm if the requested continuance is granted.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.012 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.012
Number of district judges for Second Judicial District who are not family court judges
Status: in_force

For the Second Judicial District there must be nine district judges who are not judges of the family court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.340 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.340
Official reporter: Attention to duties; reporter pro tempore
Status: in_force

The official reporter of any district court shall attend to the duties of office in person except when excused for good and sufficient reason by order of the court, which order shall be entered upon the minutes of the court. Employment in his or her professional capacity elsewhere shall not be deemed a good and sufficient reason for such excuse. When the official reporter of any court has been excused in the manner provided in this section, the court may designate an official reporter pro tempore who shall perform the same duties and receive the same compensation during the term of his or her appointment as the official reporter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2A.150 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.150
Application and administration of provisions concerning pensions, retirement and benefits
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive:

1. Apply only to a judge of the Court of Appeals or a surviving spouse or surviving child of a judge of the Court of Appeals who served as a justice of the Supreme Court or district judge before November 5, 2002;

2. Are administered by the Public Employees' Retirement Board pursuant to NRS 1A.100 ; and

3. Are part of the Judicial Retirement System established pursuant to NRS 1A.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.030 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.030
Prerequisites to receiving license to practice law
Status: in_force

<See notes for changes to this section effective under certain conditions.>

1. Each person, before receiving a license to practice law, shall: (a) Take, before a person authorized by the laws of this state to administer oaths, the oath prescribed by rule of the Supreme Court. (b) Pay to the Clerk of the Supreme Court the sum of $25. The Clerk of the Supreme Court shall remit the fees to the State Treasurer as provided by subsection 7 of NRS 2.250 . The money received by the State Treasurer pursuant to this paragraph must be placed in the State General Fund. (c) Submit to the State Bar of Nevada a complete set of his or her fingerprints and written permission authorizing the Admissions Director of the State Bar of Nevada to forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report.

2. An application for a license to practice law must include the social security number of the applicant.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.035 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.035
Courses of instruction for justices of the peace; payment of costs
Status: in_force

1. The Court Administrator shall, at the direction of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, arrange for the giving of instruction, at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada, or elsewhere: (a) In court procedure, recordkeeping and the elements of substantive law appropriate to a justice court, to each justice of the peace who is first elected or appointed to office after July 1, 1971, and to other justices of the peace who so desire and who can be accommodated, between each general election and January 1 next following. (b) In statutory amendments and other developments in the law appropriate to a justice court, to all justices of the peace at least once each year.

2. Each county shall pay to the Supreme Court the county's pro rata share of the costs of that instruction as budgeted for pursuant to the Local Government Budget and Finance Act.

3. The Supreme Court shall deposit with the State Treasurer, for credit to the appropriate account of the Supreme Court, all money received pursuant to subsection 2.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.600 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.600
Payments to spouse of deceased member who had 10 or more years of creditable service
Status: in_force

1. The spouse of a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan who had 10 or more years of creditable service is entitled to receive a monthly allowance equivalent to that provided by: (a) Option 3 in NRS 1A.450 , if the deceased member had less than 15 years of service on the date of the death of the member; or (b) Option 2 in NRS 1A.450 , if the deceased member had 15 or more years of service on the date of the death of the member. To apply the provisions of Options 2 and 3, the deceased member shall be deemed to have retired on the date of the death of the member immediately after having named the spouse as beneficiary under the applicable option. This benefit must be computed without any reduction for age for the deceased member. The benefits provided by this subsection must be paid to the spouse for the remainder of the spouse's life.

2. The spouse may elect to receive the benefits provided by any one of the following only: (a) This section; or (b) NRS 1A.590 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.4293 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.4293
“Remove’’ defined
Status: in_force

“ Remove ” means to require a judge to permanently leave his or her judicial office for conduct described in NRS 1.4653 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.190 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.190
Impression or electronic reproduction of seal
Status: in_force

1. The seal of a court may be affixed by: (a) Impressing the seal on a document or on a substance attached to a document and capable of receiving the impression; or (b) Electronically reproducing the seal on a document in accordance with the provisions of subsection 2.

2. Each court that uses an electronically reproduced seal shall reproduce the seal of the court in accordance with: (a) Any electronic filing rules adopted by the Supreme Court that govern the electronic filing process in all the courts of this State; (b) Any rules adopted by the Supreme Court which are intended to help safeguard a document from being changed after the electronic seal is affixed and to reduce the likelihood of the electronic seal being reproduced without authorization; and (c) Any local rules of practice adopted by the court which establish the specific procedure to implement the electronic reproduction of the seal and which are consistent with any electronic filing rules adopted by the Supreme Court and any rules adopted by the Supreme Court pursuant to paragraph (b).

3. A seal that is electronically reproduced pursuant to subsection 1 has the same legal effect as a seal that is impressed pursuant to subsection 1.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 6.190 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 6.190
Terminating or threatening to terminate employment because of jury duty prohibited; civil action for unlawful termination; requiring employee to use sick leave or vacation time or to work certain hours prohibited; notice to employer; dissuasion from service as juror
Status: in_force

1. Any person, corporation, partnership, association or other entity who is: (a) An employer; or (b) The employee, agent or officer of an employer, vested with the power to terminate or recommend termination of employment, of a person who is a juror or who has received a summons to appear for jury duty, and who deprives the juror or person summoned of his or her employment, as a consequence of the person’s service as a juror or prospective juror, or who asserts to the juror or person summoned that his or her service as a juror or prospective juror will result in termination of his or her employment, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.

2. A person discharged from employment in violation of subsection 1 may commence a civil action against his or her employer and obtain: (a) Wages and benefits lost as a result of the violation; (b) An order of reinstatement without loss of position, seniority or benefits; (c) Damages equal to the amount of the lost wages and benefits; (d) Reasonable attorney's fees fixed by the court; and (e) Punitive or exemplary damages in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

3. If a person is summoned to appear for jury duty, the employer and any employee, agent or officer of the employer shall not, as a consequence of the person's service as a juror or prospective juror: (a) Require the person to use sick leave or vacation time; or (b) Require the person to work: (1) Within 8 hours before the time at which the person is to appear for jury duty; or (2) If the person’s service has lasted for 4 hours or more on the day of his or her appearance for jury duty, including the person’s time going to and returning from the place where the court is held, between 5 p.m. on the day of his or her appearance for jury duty and 3 a.m. the following day. Any person who violates the provisions of this subsection is guilty of a misdemeanor.

4. Each summons to appear for jury duty must be accompanied by a notice to the employer of the person summoned. The notice must inform the employer that the person has been summoned for jury duty and must include a copy of the provisions of subsections 1, 2 and 3. The person summoned, if the person is employed, shall give the notice to his or her employer at least 3 days before the person is to appear for jury duty.

5. Except as otherwise provided in this section, any person who in any manner dissuades or attempts to dissuade a person who has received a summons to appear for jury duty from serving as a juror is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.0199 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.0199
Jurisdiction over matters arising from or relating to administration of Humboldt River Decree
Status: in_force

1. The Sixth and Eleventh Judicial District Courts have concurrent jurisdiction over all matters arising from or relating to the administration of the Humboldt River Decree. The venue for any case or proceeding arising from or relating to the Humboldt River Decree must be determined on an alternating basis between the Sixth and Eleventh Judicial District Courts.

2. As used in subsection 1, “Humboldt River Decree” refers collectively to the two decrees entered by the Sixth Judicial District Court in 1930 and 1935 which adjudicated the rights to water from the Humboldt River and its tributaries.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.410 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.410
Compensation for preparing transcript
Status: in_force

1. If the person designated to transcribe the proceedings is: (a) Regularly employed as a public employee, the person is not entitled to additional compensation for preparing the transcript. (b) Not regularly employed as a public employee and not a certified court reporter, the person is entitled to such compensation for preparing the transcript as the board of county commissioners determines. (c) A certified court reporter, the person is entitled to the same compensation as set forth in NRS 3.370 .

2. The compensation for transcripts and copies must be paid by the party ordering them. In a civil case, the preparation of the transcript need not commence until the compensation has been deposited with the court reporter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.100 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.100
Monthly financial statements
Status: in_force

1. On or before the 15th day of each month, a justice of the peace who receives fees pursuant to the provisions of NRS 4.060 , 4.063 and 4.065 shall make out and file with the county official designated by the board of county commissioners of his or her county a full and correct statement of all fees or compensation, of whatever nature or kind, received in his or her official capacity during the preceding month. In the statement, the justice of the peace shall set forth the cause in which, and the services for which, such fees or compensation were received.

2. This section does not require personal attendance in filing statements, which may be transmitted by mail or otherwise directed to the county official designated by the board of county commissioners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.0755 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.0755
“Residential confinement” defined
Status: in_force

As used in NRS 5.0755 to 5.078 , inclusive, “residential confinement” means the confinement of a person convicted of a misdemeanor to the person’s place of residence under the terms and conditions established by the sentencing court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2A.100 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.100
Pensions
Status: repealed

1. Any judge of the Court of Appeals who has served as a justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals or judge of a district court in any one or more of those courts for a period or periods aggregating 22 years and has ended such service is, after reaching the age of 60 years, entitled to receive annually from the State of Nevada, as a pension during the remainder of his or her life, a sum of money equal in amount to three-fourths the sum received as a salary for his or her judicial services during the last year thereof, payable monthly from the Judicial Retirement Fund established pursuant to NRS 1A.160 .

2. Any judge of the Court of Appeals who has served as a justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals or judge of a district court in any one or more of those courts for a period or periods aggregating 5 years and has ended such service is, after reaching the age of 60 years, entitled to receive annually from the State of Nevada, as a pension during the remainder of his or her life, a sum of money equal in amount to 4.1666 percent of the sum received as a salary for his or her judicial services during the last year thereof, payable monthly from the Judicial Retirement Fund established pursuant to NRS 1A.160 .

3. Any judge of the Court of Appeals who qualifies for a pension under the provisions of subsection 2 is entitled to receive, for each year served beyond 5 years up to a maximum of 22 years, an additional 4.1666 percent of the sum received as a salary for his or her judicial services during the last year thereof, payable as provided in subsection 2.

4. Any judge who has retired pursuant to subsection 3 and is thereafter recalled to additional active service in the court system is entitled to receive credit toward accumulating 22 years' service for the maximum pension based upon the time he or she actually spends in the additional active service.

5. Any judge who has the years of service necessary to retire but has not attained the required age may retire at any age with a benefit actuarially reduced to the required retirement age. A benefit under this subsection must be reduced in the same manner as benefits are reduced for persons retired under the Public Employees' Retirement System.

6. Any person receiving a pension pursuant to the provisions of this section is entitled to receive postretirement increases equal to those provided for persons retired under the Public Employees' Retirement System.

7. Any judge who desires to receive the benefits of this section must file with the Executive Officer of the Public Employees' Retirement Board an affidavit setting forth the fact that the judge is ending his or her service, the date and place of his or her birth, and the years he or she has served in any district court, the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court.

8. The faith of the State of Nevada is hereby pledged that this section will not be repealed or amended so as to affect any judge who may have ended his or her service pursuant to it.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.117 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.117
Electronic filing, storage and reproduction of documents filed with courts
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall adopt rules not inconsistent with the laws of this State to provide for the electronic filing, storage and reproduction of documents filed with the courts of justice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.055 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.055
Suspension of sentence; conditions of suspension; reduction of sentence; arrest for violation of condition of suspension
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, NRS 211A.127 or another specific statute, or unless the suspension of a sentence is expressly forbidden, a municipal judge may suspend, for not more than 2 years, the sentence or a portion thereof of a person convicted of a misdemeanor. If the circumstances warrant, the municipal judge may order as a condition of suspension, without limitation, that the offender: (a) Make restitution to the owner of any property that is lost, damaged or destroyed as a result of the commission of the offense; (b) Engage in a program of community service, for not more than 200 hours; (c) Actively participate in a program of professional counseling at the expense of the offender; (d) Abstain from the use of alcohol and controlled substances; (e) Refrain from engaging in any criminal activity; (f) Engage or refrain from engaging in any other conduct, or comply with any other condition, deemed appropriate by the municipal judge; (g) Submit to a search and seizure by the chief of a department of alternative sentencing, an assistant alternative sentencing officer or any other law enforcement officer at any time of the day or night without a search warrant; and (h) Submit to periodic tests to determine whether the offender is using any controlled substance or alcohol.

2. If a person is convicted of a misdemeanor that constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 , the municipal judge may, after the person has served any mandatory minimum period of confinement, suspend the remainder of the sentence of the person for not more than 3 years upon the condition that the person actively participate in: (a) A program of treatment for alcohol or drug use disorder, or both, which is certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services; (b) A program for the treatment of persons who commit domestic violence that has been certified pursuant to NRS 439.258 ; or (c) The programs set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b), and that the person comply with any other condition of suspension ordered by the municipal judge.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a customer of a prostitute is convicted of a misdemeanor that constitutes solicitation for prostitution pursuant to NRS 201.354 or paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 207.030 , the municipal judge may suspend the sentence for not more than 2 years upon the condition that the person: (a) Actively participate in a program for the treatment of persons who solicit prostitution which is certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services; and (b) Comply with any other condition of suspension ordered by the municipal judge. The municipal judge may not suspend the sentence of a person pursuant to this subsection if the person has previously participated in a program for the treatment of persons who solicit prostitution which is certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.

4. The municipal judge may order reports from a person whose sentence is suspended at such times as the municipal judge deems appropriate concerning the compliance of the offender with the conditions of suspension. If the offender complies with the conditions of suspension to the satisfaction of the municipal judge, the sentence may be reduced to not less than the minimum period of confinement established for the offense.

5. The municipal judge may issue a warrant for the arrest of an offender who violates or fails to fulfill a condition of suspension.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.520 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.520
Rules to carry out program of certification or registration of interpreters; imposition of fees or fines
Status: in_force

The Court Administrator may:

1. With the advice of the committee established pursuant to NRS 1.530 , adopt any rules necessary to carry out a program for the certification or registration of court interpreters established pursuant to NRS 1.510 .

2. Impose on a certified or registered court interpreter: (a) Any fees necessary to reimburse the Court Administrator for the cost of administering the program; and (b) A fine for any violation of a rule of the Court Administrator adopted pursuant to this section or NRS 1.510 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.220 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.220
Salary of Clerk
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall fix the annual salary of the Clerk of the Supreme Court within the limits of legislative appropriations.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.105 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.105
Persons prohibited from defending persons charged with violations of ordinances or state laws
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NRS 7.065 : (a) The Attorney General and every city attorney, district attorney and the deputies and assistants of each, hired or elected to prosecute persons charged with the violation of any ordinance or any law of this State; and (b) The Legislative Counsel and every attorney employed in the Legislative Counsel Bureau, without the consent of the Legislative Commission, shall not, during their terms of office or during the time they are so employed, in any court of this State, accept an appointment to defend, agree to defend or undertake the defense of any person charged with the violation of any ordinance or any law of this State.

2. Except as otherwise provided by city charter, a city attorney and his or her deputies and assistants may defend a person in a criminal proceeding with or without compensation if: (a) The criminal proceeding is held in a jurisdiction outside of the jurisdiction where the attorney serves as a prosecutor; (b) The attorney obtains the prior consent of the defendant; and (c) The attorney obtains the prior consent of: (1) If the attorney is a city attorney, the governing body of the city for which the attorney serves as city attorney; or (2) If the attorney is a deputy or assistant of a city attorney, the city attorney and the governing body of the city for which the attorney serves as a deputy or assistant city attorney.

3. An attorney who has been appointed to prosecute a person for a limited duration with limited jurisdiction may accept an appointment or otherwise engage in private employment to defend any other person charged with the violation of any ordinance or any law of this State, unless providing the defense would result in a direct, legal or ethical conflict of interests with the attorney’s appointment to prosecute.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.057 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.057
Determination if defendant is a veteran or member of military; alternative program of treatment
Status: in_force

1. As soon as possible after a defendant is arrested or cited, the municipal judge shall attempt to determine whether the defendant is a veteran or a member of the military and, if so, whether the defendant meets the qualifications of subsection 1 of NRS 176A.280 . Before accepting a plea from a defendant or proceeding to trial, the municipal judge shall: (a) Address the defendant personally and ask the defendant if he or she is a veteran or a member of the military; and (b) Determine whether the defendant meets the qualifications of subsection 1 of NRS 176A.280 .

2. If the defendant meets the qualifications of subsection 1 of NRS 176A.280 , the municipal court may, if the municipal court has not established a program pursuant to NRS 176A.280 and, if appropriate, take any action authorized by law for the purpose of having the defendant assigned to: (a) A program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280 ; or (b) If a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280 is not available for the defendant, a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.230 or 176A.250 .

3. As used in this section: (a) “Member of the military” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.043 . (b) “Veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.090 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2A.140 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.140
Benefits for survivor beneficiary and additional payees
Status: in_force

1. A judge of the Court of Appeals may designate, in writing, a survivor beneficiary and one or more additional payees to receive the payments provided pursuant to this section if the judge is unmarried on the date of his or her death. A designation pursuant to this section must be made on a form approved by the Court Administrator. If the judge has designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary, the judge must designate the percentage of the payments that the survivor beneficiary and each additional payee is entitled to receive.

2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a judge of the Court of Appeals at the time of his or her death had retired and was then receiving a pension pursuant to the provisions of NRS 2A.100 , or if at the time of his or her death the judge had not retired but had performed sufficient service for retirement pursuant to the provisions of NRS 2A.100 , the survivor beneficiary designated pursuant to subsection 1, if the survivor beneficiary has attained the age of 60 years, is entitled, until his or her death, to receive monthly payments of $2,500 per month. If the judge had designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary pursuant to subsection 1, the monthly payments paid pursuant to this subsection must be divided between the survivor beneficiary and any additional payee in the proportion designated by the judge pursuant to subsection 1.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a survivor beneficiary of a judge is not eligible to receive benefits pursuant to subsection 2, the survivor beneficiary is entitled, until his or her death or until he or she becomes eligible to receive those benefits, to receive payments equal in amount to the payment provided in subsection 1 of NRS 286.67675 for the survivor beneficiary of a deceased member of the Public Employees' Retirement System. If the judge had designated one or more payees in addition to the survivor beneficiary pursuant to subsection 1, the payments paid pursuant to this subsection must be divided between the survivor beneficiary and any additional payee in the proportion designated by the judge pursuant to subsection 1.

4. To obtain the benefits authorized by subsection 3, the survivor beneficiary must make application to the Executive Officer of the Public Employees' Retirement Board and furnish such information as may be required pursuant to reasonable regulations adopted for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this section.

5. Any person receiving a benefit pursuant to the provisions of this section is entitled to receive postretirement increases equal to those provided for persons retired pursuant to the Public Employees' Retirement System.

6. It is the intent of this section that no special fund be created for the purpose of paying these benefits, and all payments made pursuant to the provisions of this section are to be made out of and charged to the Judicial Retirement Fund established pursuant to NRS 1A.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.290 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.290
Termination of membership; rights of justices or judges who have retired
Status: in_force

1. Membership of a justice of the Supreme Court, a judge of the Court of Appeals or a district judge in the System terminates upon: (a) The death of the member; (b) Receipt of retirement allowances by the member of the Judicial Retirement Plan or retirement benefits pursuant to NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, or 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive; or (c) Receipt of disability allowances by the member of the Judicial Retirement Plan or disability benefits pursuant to NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, or 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive.

2. Membership of a justice of the peace or municipal judge in the System terminates upon: (a) The death of the member; (b) Receipt of retirement allowances; or (c) Receipt of disability allowances.

3. A retired justice or judge is not entitled to any right conferred by this chapter upon a member of the System unless the provision conferring that right expressly states that it is conferred upon a retired justice or judge.

4. A justice of the Supreme Court, a judge of the Court of Appeals or a district judge who retired pursuant to NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, or 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive, is not entitled to any right conferred by this chapter upon a member of the System unless the provision conferring that right expressly states that it is conferred upon a justice or judge who retired pursuant to NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, or 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.065 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.065
Representation of indigent persons or service as third-party neutral mediator by attorneys in public employment
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, any attorney employed by the State of Nevada or any agency or political subdivision of the State may:

1. Represent an indigent person in any proceeding if: (a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to represent the person in that proceeding; (b) The interests of the indigent person in that proceeding do not conflict with the interests of the State or the attorney's employer; (c) The representation is provided through or in association with an organization that provides free legal assistance to indigent persons; (d) The attorney receives no compensation for the representation; and (e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.

2. Serve as a third-party neutral mediator to help parties resolve a dispute or other matter if: (a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to serve as a third-party neutral mediator in that dispute or matter; (b) The interests of the mediating parties do not conflict with the interests of the attorney's employer; (c) Such service as a mediator is provided through, or in association with, an organization that provides free mediation services to individuals; (d) The attorney receives no compensation for such service; and (e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.050 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.050
Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

1. Municipal courts have jurisdiction of civil actions or proceedings: (a) For the violation of any ordinance of their respective cities. (b) To determine whether a person has committed a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705 , inclusive. (c) To prevent or abate a nuisance within the limits of their respective cities.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 of NRS 173.115 , the municipal courts have jurisdiction of all misdemeanors committed in violation of the ordinances of their respective cities. A municipal court may, upon approval of the district court, transfer original jurisdiction of a misdemeanor to the district court for the purpose of assigning an offender to a program established: (a) By the district court pursuant to: (1) NRS 176A.250 , if the municipal court: (I) Has not established its own program pursuant to that section; or (II) Determines that the transfer is appropriate and necessary; or (2) NRS 176A.280 , if the municipal court has not established its own program pursuant to that section; or (b) Pursuant to NRS 433A.335 , if the offender is eligible to receive assisted outpatient treatment pursuant to that section.

3. The municipal courts have jurisdiction of: (a) Any action for the collection of taxes or assessments levied for city purposes, when the principal sum thereof does not exceed $2,500. (b) Actions to foreclose liens in the name of the city for the nonpayment of those taxes or assessments when the principal sum claimed does not exceed $2,500. (c) Actions for the breach of any bond given by any officer or person to or for the use or benefit of the city, and of any action for damages to which the city is a party, and upon all forfeited recognizances given to or for the use or benefit of the city, and upon all bonds given on appeals from the municipal court in any of the cases named in this section, when the principal sum claimed does not exceed $2,500. (d) Actions for the recovery of personal property belonging to the city, when the value thereof does not exceed $2,500. (e) Actions by the city for the collection of any damages, debts or other obligations when the amount claimed, exclusive of costs or attorney's fees, or both if allowed, does not exceed $2,500. (f) Actions seeking an order pursuant to NRS 441A.195 .

4. Nothing contained in subsection 3 gives the municipal court jurisdiction to determine any such cause when it appears from the pleadings that the validity of any tax, assessment or levy, or title to real property, is necessarily an issue in the cause, in which case the court shall certify the cause to the district court in like manner and with the same effect as provided by law for certification of causes by justice courts.

5. The municipal courts may hold a jury trial for any matter: (a) Within the jurisdiction of the municipal court; and (b) Required by the United States Constitution, the Nevada Constitution or statute.

6. A municipal judge may, pursuant to an interlocal agreement, conduct a pretrial release hearing in a justice court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.240 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.240
Entries in docket prima facie evidence of facts
Status: in_force

The several particulars of NRS 4.230 specified must be entered under the title of the action to which they relate, and (unless otherwise in this chapter provided) at the time when they occur. Such entries in a justice's docket, or a transcript thereof, certified by the justice, or the justice’s successor in office, are prima facie evidence of the facts so stated.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.4667 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.4667
Review of report of investigation; letter of caution; judge to respond to complaint under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall review the report prepared pursuant to NRS 1.4663 to determine whether there is a reasonable probability that the evidence available for introduction at a formal hearing could clearly and convincingly establish grounds for disciplinary action against a judge.

2. If the Commission determines that such a reasonable probability does not exist, the Commission shall dismiss the complaint with or without a letter of caution. The Commission may consider a letter of caution when deciding the appropriate action to be taken on a subsequent complaint against a judge unless the caution is not relevant to the misconduct alleged in the subsequent complaint.

3. If the Commission determines that such a reasonable probability exists, the Commission shall require the judge to respond to the complaint in accordance with procedural rules adopted by the Commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.125 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.125
Adoption of rules for voluntary mediation for homeowners at risk of default and small businesses whose commercial property is in default
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court may adopt rules providing for voluntary mediation with respect to:

1. A homeowner who is not in default but is at risk of default.

2. A small business whose commercial property is in default. If the Supreme Court adopts such rules, the Supreme Court shall consider: (a) The goals and purposes of the mediation process; (b) The necessity, efficiency and desirability of allowing mediation for the various types of commercial property; and (c) Any other factor that is relevant in determining whether allowing mediation under the circumstances is in the best interests of the residents, businesses and governmental entities in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.020 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.020
Municipal judges: Election; term; oath; qualifications; justice of the peace as ex officio municipal judge
Status: in_force

1. Except as provided in subsection 3 and NRS 266.405 , each municipal judge must be chosen by the electors of the city within which the municipal court is established on a day to be fixed by the governing body of that city. The term of office of a municipal judge is the period fixed by: (a) An ordinance adopted by the city if the city is organized under general law; or (b) The charter of the city if the city is organized under a special charter. Before entering upon his or her duties, a municipal judge shall take the constitutional oath of office.

2. A municipal judge must: (a) Be a citizen of the State; (b) Except as otherwise provided in the charter of a city organized under a special charter, have been a bona fide resident of the city for not less than 1 year next preceding his or her election; (c) Be a qualified elector in the city; and (d) Not have ever been removed or retired from any judicial office by the Commission on Judicial Discipline.

3. The governing body of a city, with the consent of the board of county commissioners and the justice of the peace, may provide that a justice of the peace of the township in which the city is located is ex officio the municipal judge of the city.

4. For the purposes of this section, a person shall not be ineligible to be a candidate for the office of municipal judge if a decision to remove or retire the person from a judicial office is pending appeal before the Supreme Court or has been overturned by the Supreme Court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.090 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.090
“System” defined
Status: in_force

“ System ” means the Judicial Retirement System established pursuant to this chapter.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.260 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.260
Deputy clerks
Status: in_force

1. All clerks of the several district courts are hereby authorized to appoint deputies who shall have power to transact all official business pertaining to the office to the same extent as their principals.

2. The clerks of the district courts shall be responsible on their official bonds for all official malfeasance or nonfeasance of their deputies. Bonds for the faithful performance of their official duties may be required of the deputies by their principals.

3. All appointments of deputies under the provisions of this section shall be in writing and shall, together with the oaths of office of the deputies, be filed and recorded in a book provided for that purpose in the office of the recorder of the county within which the clerk of the district court legally holds and exercises his or her office. Revocations of such appointments shall also be filed and recorded as herein provided. From the time of the filing of appointments or revocations therein persons shall be deemed to have notice of the same.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.4687 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.4687
Public access to formal statement of charges and certain other records; open hearings; private deliberative sessions; certain records privileged
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2: (a) Upon the filing of a formal statement of charges with the Commission by the special counsel, the statement and other documents later formally filed with the Commission must be made accessible to the public, and hearings must be open. (b) If a formal statement of charges has not been filed with the Commission and the Commission holds a hearing to suspend a judge pursuant to NRS 1.4675 , any transcript of the hearing and any documents offered as evidence at the hearing must be made accessible to the public. (c) If the Commission holds a hearing to order a justice of the peace or municipal judge to forfeit his or her office pursuant to NRS 1.4654 , any transcript of the hearing and any documents offered as evidence at the hearing must be made accessible to the public.

2. Regardless of whether any formal statement of charges has been filed with the Commission, medical records and any other documents or exhibits offered as evidence which are privileged pursuant to chapter 49 of NRS must not be made accessible to the public.

3. The Commission's deliberative sessions must remain private and any minutes of such sessions must remain confidential.

4. The filing of a formal statement of charges does not justify the Commission, its counsel, staff or independent contractors retained by the Commission in making public any correspondence, notes, work papers, interview reports or other evidentiary matter, except at the formal hearing or with explicit consent of the judge named in the complaint.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 6.020 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 6 / Section 6.020
Exemptions from service
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NRS 67.050 , upon satisfactory proof, made by affidavit or otherwise, the following-named persons, and no others, are exempt from service as grand or trial jurors: (a) While the Legislature is in session, any member of the Legislature or any employee of the Legislature or the Legislative Counsel Bureau; (b) Any person who has a fictitious address pursuant to NRS 217.462 to 217.471 , inclusive; and (c) Any police officer as defined in NRS 617.135 .

2. All persons of the age of 70 years or over are exempt from serving as grand or trial jurors. Whenever it appears to the satisfaction of the court, by affidavit or otherwise, that a juror is over the age of 70 years, the court shall order the juror excused from all service as a grand or trial juror, if the juror so desires.

3. A person who is the age of 65 years or over who lives 65 miles or more from the court is exempt from serving as a grand or trial juror. Whenever it appears to the satisfaction of the court, by affidavit or otherwise, that a juror is the age of 65 years or over and lives 65 miles or more from the court, the court shall order the juror excused from all service as a grand or trial juror, if the juror so desires.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.307 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.307
Destruction or disposal of exhibits in civil actions
Status: in_force

A district court, on its own motion, may order destroyed or otherwise disposed of any exhibit or deposition introduced in the trial of a civil action or proceeding or filed in such action or proceeding which:

1. If appeal has not been taken from the decision of the district court in such action or proceeding, remains in the custody of the district court or clerk of such court 2 years after the time for appeal has expired.

2. If appeal has been taken, remains in the custody of the district court or clerk of such court 2 years after final determination thereof, or which remains in the custody of the district court or clerk of such court for a period of 2 years after: (a) A motion for a new trial has been granted or a motion to set for trial has not been made within such 2 years; (b) The filing of the remittitur where the action or proceeding, after appeal, has been remanded to the trial court for a new trial and the same has not been brought to trial within 2 years from the date of filing the remittitur; (c) The dismissal of such action or proceeding; or (d) The introduction or filing thereof where there is no provision for the destruction or other disposition of such exhibit or deposition and where, in the discretion of the district court, the same should be destroyed or otherwise disposed of. The order shall be filed with the pleadings of each case in which any such order is made.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.073 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.073
Additional fees to offset costs of operating law library
Status: in_force

1. In addition to any other fee required by law, a board of county commissioners may impose by ordinance a filing fee to offset a portion of the costs of operating a law library established in that county by the board of county commissioners pursuant to NRS 380.010 , in an amount not to exceed $8, to be paid on the commencement of any action or proceeding in the justice court for which a filing fee is required and on the filing of any answer or appearance in any such action or proceeding for which a filing fee is required.

2. On or before the fifth day of each month, in a county in which a fee has been imposed pursuant to subsection 1, the justice of the peace shall account for and pay over to the county treasurer any such fees collected by the justice of the peace during the preceding month. The county treasurer shall deposit the fees received into a special account administered by the county and maintained for the benefit of a law library established pursuant to NRS 380.010 . The money in the account must be used only to support the operation of such a law library.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.063 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.063
Additional fees: Imposition; disposition of proceeds for support of programs for dispute resolution
Status: in_force

1. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, the justice of the peace shall, on the commencement of any action or proceeding in the justice court for which a fee is required, and on the answer or appearance of any party in any such action or proceeding for which a fee is required, charge and collect a fee of not less than $5 but not more than $10 from the party commencing, answering or appearing in the action or proceeding. The fee required pursuant to this section is in addition to any other fee required by law.

2. On or before the fifth day of each month, the justice of the peace shall pay over to the county treasurer the amount of all fees collected by the justice of the peace pursuant to subsection 1 during the preceding month for credit to an account for dispute resolution in the county general fund. The money in that account must not be used for purposes other than the programs established pursuant to NRS 3.500 and 244.1607 .

3. The board of county commissioners of any other county may impose by ordinance an additional filing fee of not more than $10 to be paid on the commencement of any action or proceeding in the justice court for which a fee is required and on the filing of any answer or appearance in any such action or proceeding for which a fee is required. On or before the fifth day of each month, in a county where this fee has been imposed, the justice of the peace shall account for and pay over to the county treasurer all fees collected during the preceding month pursuant to this subsection for credit to an account for dispute resolution in the county general fund. The money in the account must be used only to support a program established pursuant to NRS 3.500 or 244.1607 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.070 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.070
Benefits for surviving spouse
Status: in_force

1. If a justice of the Supreme Court at the time of his or her death had retired and was then receiving a pension under the provisions of NRS 2.060 , or if at the time of his or her death the justice had not retired but had performed sufficient service for retirement under the provisions of NRS 2.060 , the surviving spouse, if the spouse has attained the age of 60 years, is entitled, until the spouse’s death or remarriage, to receive monthly payments of $2,500 per month.

2. If a surviving spouse of a justice is not eligible to receive benefits pursuant to subsection 1, the spouse is entitled, until the spouse’s death or remarriage or until the spouse becomes eligible to receive those benefits, to receive payments equal in amount to the payment provided in subsection 1 of NRS 286.674 for the spouse of a deceased member of the Public Employees' Retirement System.

3. To obtain these benefits, the surviving spouse must make application to the Executive Officer of the Public Employees' Retirement Board and furnish such information as may be required pursuant to reasonable regulations adopted for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this section.

4. Any person receiving a benefit pursuant to the provisions of this section is entitled to receive postretirement increases equal to those provided for persons retired under the Public Employees' Retirement System.

5. It is the intent of this section that no special fund be created for the purpose of paying these benefits, and all payments made under the provisions of this section are to be made out of and charged to the Judicial Retirement Fund established pursuant to NRS 1A.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.270 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.270
Disposition of court records in case of vacancy
Status: in_force

If the office of a justice becomes vacant by the justice’s death or removal from the township, or otherwise, before the justice’s successor is elected and qualified, the docket and papers in possession of such justice must be deposited in the office of some other justice in the township, to be by the other justice delivered to the successor of such justice. If there is no other justice in the township, then the docket and papers of such justice must be deposited in the office of the county clerk of the county, to be by the county clerk delivered to the successor in office of the justice.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.090 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.090
Justice of the peace to keep record of fees charged
Status: in_force

The justice of the peace shall keep in his or her office a fee book or electronic record in which he or she shall enter in detail the title of the matter, proceeding or action, and the fees charged therein. The fee book or electronic record, as applicable, shall be open to public inspection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.275 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.275
Continuation as public corporation; powers; rules of Supreme Court
Status: in_force

1. The State Bar of Nevada, a public corporation heretofore created by statute, is hereby continued under the exclusive jurisdiction and control of the Supreme Court.

2. The State Bar of Nevada has perpetual succession and a seal and it may sue and be sued. It may, for the purpose of carrying into effect and promoting its objectives: (a) Make contracts. (b) Own, hold, use, manage and deal in and with real and personal property. (c) Do all other acts incidental to the foregoing or necessary or expedient for the administration of its affairs and the attainment of its purposes.

3. Rules for the government of the State Bar of Nevada shall be made by the Supreme Court pursuant to NRS 2.120 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.310 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.310
Purchase of credit for service: Requirements; sources; installments
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise required as a result of NRS 1A.410 :

1. A member of the Judicial Retirement Plan who has 5 years of creditable service may, except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, purchase up to 5 years of service. The member must pay the full actuarial cost of the service as determined by an actuary of the System.

2. A justice or judge may purchase creditable service pursuant to subsection 1 only if, at the time of the purchase, the justice or judge is employed in a position eligible for membership in the Judicial Retirement Plan.

3. A member of the Judicial Retirement Plan may use: (a) All or any portion of the balance of the member’s interest in a qualified trust pursuant to section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 401(a) ; or (b) The money contained in an individual retirement account or in an individual retirement annuity of a member, the entire amount of which is: (1) Attributable to a qualified distribution from a qualified trust pursuant to section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 401(a) ; and (2) Qualified as an eligible rollover distribution pursuant to section 402 of the Internal Revenue Code , 26 U.S.C. § 402 , to purchase creditable service pursuant to subsection 1.

4. If a member of the Judicial Retirement Plan enters into an agreement whereby the member agrees to pay for the purchase of service credit in installments and the member defaults on that agreement, the member is entitled to receive service credit in the proportion that the principal paid bears to the principal due under the agreement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.077 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.077
Establishment and modification of terms and conditions
Status: in_force

1. In sentencing a person to a term of residential confinement, a municipal judge may establish the terms and conditions of that confinement.

2. The municipal judge may, at any time, modify the terms and conditions of the residential confinement.

3. The municipal judge shall cause a copy of his or her order to be delivered to the convicted person and the local law enforcement agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.580 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.580
Payments to child of deceased member
Status: in_force

1. Each child of a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan is entitled to receive a cumulative benefit of at least $400 per month, beginning on the first day of the month following the member's death.

2. Payments to any child cease on the last day of the month of the child's: (a) Death; (b) Marriage; or (c) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, 4 or 5, attaining the age of 18 years.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, these benefits may be paid to the child of a deceased member of the Judicial Retirement Plan until the last day of the month of the child's 23rd birthday if, at the time that the child attains 18 years, the child is, and continues thereafter to be, a full-time student in any accredited: (a) High school; (b) Vocational or technical school; or (c) College or university.

4. If the Board ceases the payment of benefits to a child of a deceased member who received benefits pursuant to subsection 3 because the child ceased being a full-time student, the Board may resume the payment of such benefits until the last day of the month of the child's 23rd birthday if the child returns to full-time status at an accredited: (a) High school; (b) Vocational or technical school; or (c) College or university.

5. These benefits may be commenced or extended indefinitely beyond a child's 18th birthday if and so long as the child is determined by the System to be: (a) Financially dependent; and (b) Physically or mentally incompetent.

6. All benefits under this section may be paid by the System to the child's: (a) Surviving parent; or (b) Legal guardian.

7. The Board shall establish uniform standards and procedures for determining whether a child is: (a) A full-time student; (b) Financially dependent; and (c) Physically or mentally incompetent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.545 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.545
Petition for review of criminal history; fee
Status: in_force

1. The Court Administrator shall adopt rules prescribing the process by which a person with a criminal history may petition the Court Administrator to review the criminal history of the person to determine if the person's criminal history will disqualify the person from obtaining a certificate or registration as a court interpreter pursuant to NRS 1.510 .

2. The Court Administrator may adopt rules establishing a fee of up to $50 upon the person to fund the administrative costs in complying with the provisions of this section.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.0505 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.0505
Transfer of original jurisdiction of criminal case to district court
Status: in_force

1. A municipal court may, on its own motion, transfer original jurisdiction of a criminal case filed with that court to a district court in this State if the defendant agrees to participate in a program of treatment, including, without limitation, a program of treatment made available pursuant to NRS 176A.230 , 176A.250 or 176A.280 , or to access other services located elsewhere in this State.

2. A municipal court may not issue an order transferring a case pursuant to this section before a plea agreement has been reached or the disposition of the case, whichever occurs first.

3. An order issued by a municipal court which transfers a case pursuant to this section becomes effective after a notice of acceptance is returned by the district court to which the case was transferred. If a district court refuses to accept the transfer of a case pursuant to subsection 1, the case must be returned to the municipal court which sought the transfer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.530 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.530
Committee to advise Court Administrator regarding adoption of rules relating to certification or registration of interpreters; report
Status: in_force

1. The Chief Justice shall appoint, from a list of recommendations submitted by the Court Administrator, a committee to advise the Court Administrator regarding the adoption of rules pursuant to NRS 1.510 and 1.520 . The committee must consist of: (a) A district judge; (b) A justice of the peace or municipal judge; (c) An administrator of a district court; (d) An administrator of a justice court or municipal court; (e) A representative of the Nevada System of Higher Education; (f) A representative of a nonprofit organization which serves persons who speak a language other than English; (g) A person certified to act as an interpreter for a court of this State or a federal court; (h) A person certified to act as an interpreter for a court of this State in the Spanish language; and (i) A person certified or registered to act as an interpreter for a court of this State in a language other than Spanish.

2. The Court Administrator is ex officio chair of the committee and may designate another member of the committee to serve as the vice chair of the committee.

3. Members of the committee shall serve in that capacity without any additional compensation.

4. The committee shall submit an annual report to the Chief Justice and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Legislature and make the annual report available to the public. The annual report must contain, without limitation: (a) A summary of the activities of the committee during the immediately preceding year, including any revisions to the Nevada State Court Language Access Plan adopted by the Nevada Certified Court Interpreter Program as established pursuant to NRS 1.510 ; and (b) Statistical information concerning the usage of court interpreters in courts of this State for persons with limited English proficiency, including, without limitation, information on the usage of: (1) Certified and registered court interpreters; and (2) Court interpreters who are not certified or registered when a certified or registered court interpreter is not available.

5. As used in this section, “ person with limited English proficiency ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 1.510 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.155 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.155
Use of facsimile signature: Conditions and restrictions
Status: in_force

1. Each district judge may use a facsimile signature produced through a mechanical device in place of the judge’s handwritten signature whenever the necessity arises and upon approval of the Supreme Court, subject to the following conditions: (a) That the mechanical device must be of such a nature that the facsimile signature may be removed from the mechanical device and kept in a separate secure place. (b) That the use of the facsimile signature may be made only under the direction and supervision of the district judge whose signature it represents. (c) That the entire mechanical device must at all times be kept in a vault, securely locked, when not in use, to prevent any misuse of the device.

2. No facsimile signature produced through a mechanical device authorized by the provisions of this section may be combined with the signature of another officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2A.250 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.250
Bailiff
Status: in_force

The Bailiff of the Supreme Court is ex officio bailiff of the Court of Appeals.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.030 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.030
Application of common law in courts
Status: in_force

The common law of England, so far as it is not repugnant to or in conflict with the Constitution and laws of the United States, or the Constitution and laws of this State, shall be the rule of decision in all the courts of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.320 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.320
Official reporter: Appointment; duties
Status: in_force

1. The judge or judges of any district court may appoint, subject to the provisions of this chapter and other laws as to the qualifications and examinations of the appointee, one certified court reporter, to be known as official reporter of the court or department and to hold office during the pleasure of the judge appointing the official reporter. The appointee may be any business organization licensed by the Board if the person representing the business organization, who actually performs the reporting service, is a certified court reporter.

2. The official reporter, or any one of them if there are two or more, shall: (a) At the request of either party or of the court in a civil action or proceeding, and on the order of the court, the district attorney or the attorney for the defendant in a criminal action or proceeding, make a record of all the testimony, the objections made, the rulings of the court, the exceptions taken, all arraignments, pleas and sentences of defendants in criminal cases, and all statements and remarks made by the district attorney or judge, and all oral instructions given by the judge; and (b) When directed by the court or requested by either party, within such reasonable time after the trial of the case as may be designated by law or, in the absence of any law relating thereto, by the court, transcribe the record into a written transcript. The reporter shall certify that the action or proceeding was correctly reported and transcribed and, when directed by the law or court, shall file the written transcript with the clerk of the court.

3. As used in this section, “ Board ” means the Certified Court Reporters' Board of Nevada, created by NRS 656.040 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.440 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.440
Jurisdiction of Commission over judges; filing of complaint or action relating to proceeding of Commission; appointment of justices of the peace and municipal judges to Commission
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Commission has exclusive jurisdiction over the public censure, removal, involuntary retirement and other discipline of judges which is coextensive with its jurisdiction over justices of the Supreme Court and must be exercised in the same manner and under the same rules.

2. If a judge is licensed to practice law in this State: (a) The State Bar of Nevada has jurisdiction over disciplinary action for acts or omissions that occurred before the date on which the judge entered upon the duties of office; and (b) The Commission has jurisdiction over the public censure, removal, involuntary retirement and other discipline imposed as a result of an act or omission that occurs on and after the date on which the judge enters upon the duties of office.

3. Any complaint or action, including, without limitation, an interlocutory action or appeal, filed in connection with any proceeding of the Commission must be filed in the Supreme Court. Any such complaint or action filed in a court other than the Supreme Court shall be presumed to be frivolous and intended solely for the purposes of delay.

4. The Supreme Court shall appoint two justices of the peace and two municipal judges to sit on the Commission for formal, public proceedings against a justice of the peace or a municipal judge, respectively. Justices of the peace and municipal judges so appointed must be designated by an order of the Supreme Court to sit for such proceedings in place of and to serve for the same terms as the regular members of the Commission appointed by the Supreme Court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.075 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.075
Benefits for surviving child
Status: in_force

1. Each child of a deceased justice of the Supreme Court is entitled to receive payments equal in amount to the payments provided in NRS 286.673 for the child of a deceased member of the Public Employees' Retirement System.

2. In determining whether a child is a full-time student or financially dependent and physically or mentally incompetent, as provided in NRS 286.673 , the Executive Officer of the Public Employees' Retirement Board shall use any applicable standards and procedures established by the Public Employees' Retirement Board.

3. It is the intent of this section that no special fund be created for the payment of benefits, and all payments made under the provisions of this section are to be made out of and charged to the Judicial Retirement Fund established pursuant to NRS 1A.160 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.400 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.400
Operation of equipment; transcription of recordings; use of transcript
Status: in_force

1. Each justice of the peace shall appoint and, with the approval of the board of county commissioners, fix the compensation of a suitable person, who need not be a certified court reporter and may have other responsibilities in the court to operate the sound recording equipment. The person so appointed shall subscribe to an oath that the person will so operate it as to record all of the proceedings.

2. The justice of the peace may designate the same or another person to transcribe the recording into a written transcript. The person so designated shall subscribe to an oath that the person has correctly transcribed it. The transcript may be used for all purposes for which transcripts are used and is subject to correction in the same manner as other transcripts.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.090 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.090
Jurisdiction to review on appeal
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court has jurisdiction to review upon appeal:

1. A judgment in an action or proceeding, commenced in a district court, when the matter in dispute is embraced in the general jurisdiction of the Supreme Court, and to review upon appeal from such judgment any intermediate order or decision involving the merits and necessarily affecting the judgment and, in a criminal action, any order changing or refusing to change the place of trial of the action or proceeding.

2. An order granting or refusing a new trial in such cases; an order in a civil action changing or refusing to change the place of trial of the action or proceeding after motion is made therefor in the cases in which that court has appellate jurisdiction; and from an order granting or refusing to grant an injunction or mandamus in the case provided for by law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2A.210 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.210
Absence from State; forfeiture of office
Status: in_force

A judge of the Court of Appeals shall not absent himself or herself from this State for more than 90 consecutive days. A violation of the provisions of this section shall work a forfeiture of office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.373 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.373
Suspension of sentence; conditions of suspension; reduction of sentence; arrest for violation of condition of suspension
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, NRS 211A.127 or another specific statute, or unless the suspension of a sentence is expressly forbidden, a justice of the peace may suspend, for not more than 2 years, the sentence or a portion thereof of a person convicted of a misdemeanor. If the circumstances warrant, the justice of the peace may order as a condition of suspension, without limitation, that the offender: (a) Make restitution to the owner of any property that is lost, damaged or destroyed as a result of the commission of the offense; (b) Engage in a program of community service, for not more than 200 hours; (c) Actively participate in a program of professional counseling at the expense of the offender; (d) Abstain from the use of alcohol and controlled substances; (e) Refrain from engaging in any criminal activity; (f) Engage or refrain from engaging in any other conduct, or comply with any other condition, deemed appropriate by the justice of the peace; (g) Submit to a search and seizure by the chief of a department of alternative sentencing, an assistant alternative sentencing officer or any other law enforcement officer at any time of the day or night without a search warrant; and (h) Submit to periodic tests to determine whether the offender is using a controlled substance or consuming alcohol.

2. If a person is convicted of a misdemeanor that constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018 , the justice of the peace may, after the person has served any mandatory minimum period of confinement, suspend the remainder of the sentence of the person for not more than 3 years upon the condition that the person actively participate in: (a) A program of treatment for alcohol or drug use disorder, or both, which is certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services; (b) A program for the treatment of persons who commit domestic violence that has been certified pursuant to NRS 439.258 ; or (c) The programs set forth in paragraphs (a) and (b), and that the person comply with any other condition of suspension ordered by the justice of the peace.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a customer of a prostitute is convicted of a misdemeanor that constitutes solicitation for prostitution pursuant to NRS 201.354 or paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 207.030 , the justice of the peace may suspend the sentence for not more than 2 years upon the condition that the person: (a) Actively participate in a program for the treatment of persons who solicit prostitution which is certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services; and (b) Comply with any other condition of suspension ordered by the justice of the peace. The justice of the peace may not suspend the sentence of a person pursuant to this subsection if the person has previously participated in a program for the treatment of persons who solicit prostitution which is certified by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services.

4. The justice of the peace may order reports from a person whose sentence is suspended at such times as the justice of the peace deems appropriate concerning the compliance of the offender with the conditions of suspension. If the offender complies with the conditions of suspension to the satisfaction of the justice of the peace, the sentence may be reduced to not less than the minimum period of confinement established for the offense.

5. The justice of the peace may issue a warrant for the arrest of an offender who violates or fails to fulfill a condition of suspension.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.140 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.140
Person convicted of murder or voluntary manslaughter of member of System ineligible to receive benefits
Status: in_force

Any person convicted of the murder or voluntary manslaughter of a member of the System is ineligible to receive any benefit conferred by any provision of this chapter or NRS 2.060 to 2.083 , inclusive, 2A.100 to 2A.150 , inclusive, or 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive, by reason of the death of that member. The System may withhold the payment of any benefit otherwise payable under this chapter by reason of the death of any member of the System from any person charged with the murder or voluntary manslaughter of that member, pending final determination of those charges.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.023 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.023
Municipal judges pro tempore
Status: in_force

1. The governing body of the city shall select a number of persons it determines appropriate to comprise a panel of substitute municipal judges. The persons selected must not have ever been removed or retired from any judicial office by the Commission on Judicial Discipline and must be: (a) Members in good standing of the State Bar of Nevada; (b) Adult residents of the city; or (c) Justices of the peace of the county.

2. Whenever a municipal judge is disqualified from acting in a case pending in the municipal court or is unable to perform his or her duties because of his or her temporary sickness or absence, the municipal judge shall, if necessary, appoint a person from the panel of substitute municipal judges to act in his or her place.

3. A person so appointed must take and subscribe to the official oath before acting as a municipal judge pro tempore. While acting in that capacity, the municipal judge pro tempore is entitled to receive a per diem salary set by the governing body. The annual sum expended for salaries of municipal judges pro tempore must not exceed the amount budgeted for that expense by the governing body.

4. If an appointment of a municipal judge pro tempore becomes necessary and the municipal judge fails or is unable to make the appointment, the mayor shall make the appointment from the panel of substitute municipal judges.

5. For the purposes of this section, a person shall not be ineligible to be a candidate for the office of municipal judge pro tempore if a decision to remove or retire the person from a judicial office is pending appeal before the Supreme Court or has been overturned by the Supreme Court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.180 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.180
Absence from State; forfeiture of office
Status: in_force

A justice of the Supreme Court shall not absent himself or herself from this State for more than 90 consecutive days. A violation of the provisions of this section shall work a forfeiture of office.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.010 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.010
Judicial districts: Number; constitution
Status: in_force

The State is hereby divided into 11 judicial districts, as follows:

First Judicial District. Carson City and the County of Storey constitute the First Judicial District.

Second Judicial District. The County of Washoe constitutes the Second Judicial District.

Third Judicial District. The County of Lyon constitutes the Third Judicial District.

Fourth Judicial District. The County of Elko constitutes the Fourth Judicial District.

Fifth Judicial District. The Counties of Esmeralda and Nye constitute the Fifth Judicial District.

Sixth Judicial District. The County of Humboldt constitutes the Sixth Judicial District.

Seventh Judicial District. The Counties of Eureka, White Pine and Lincoln constitute the Seventh Judicial District.

Eighth Judicial District. The County of Clark constitutes the Eighth Judicial District.

Ninth Judicial District. The County of Douglas constitutes the Ninth Judicial District.

Tenth Judicial District. The County of Churchill constitutes the Tenth Judicial District.

Eleventh Judicial District. The Counties of Lander, Mineral and Pershing constitute the Eleventh Judicial District.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.340 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.340
Time of vesting; vesting of benefits upon termination of System
Status: in_force

1. The retirement allowance for a member of the Judicial Retirement Plan becomes vested on the date that the member completes 5 years of creditable service.

2. Benefits for survivors offered pursuant to this chapter become vested on the date that the member of the Judicial Retirement Plan completes 10 years of creditable service or becomes entitled to begin receiving benefits or on the date of the member’s death, whichever event occurs first.

3. Unless otherwise specifically provided by law, any change in the provisions of this chapter is retroactive for all service of any member of the Judicial Retirement Plan before the date of vesting, but no change may impair any vested allowance or benefit.

4. Upon the termination or partial termination of the System, all accrued benefits that are funded become 100 percent vested and nonforfeitable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.110 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.110
Request for military aid to assist civil authorities in suppressing violence
Status: in_force

When there is an unlawful or riotous assembly with the intent to commit a felony, or to offer violence to person or property, or to resist, by force, the laws of the State, and the fact is made to appear to a district judge, the district judge may call upon the Governor for military aid in the manner provided by law, to aid the civil authorities in suppressing violence and enforcing the laws.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.095 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.095
Limitation on contingent fees for representation of persons in certain actions against providers of health care
Status: in_force

1. An attorney shall not contract for or collect a fee contingent on the amount of recovery for representing a person seeking damages in connection with an action for injury or death against a provider of health care based upon professional negligence in excess of 35 percent of the amount recovered.

2. The limitations set forth in subsection 1 apply to all forms of recovery, including, without limitation, settlement, arbitration and judgment.

3. For the purposes of this section, “ recovered ” means the net sum recovered by the plaintiff after deducting any disbursements or costs incurred in connection with the prosecution or settlement of the claim. Costs of medical care incurred by the plaintiff and general and administrative expenses incurred by the office of the attorney are not deductible disbursements or costs.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Professional negligence ” means a negligent act or omission to act by a provider of health care in the rendering of professional services, which act or omission is the proximate cause of a personal injury or wrongful death. The term does not include services that are outside the scope of services for which the provider of health care is licensed or services for which any restriction has been imposed by the applicable regulatory board or health care facility. (b) “ Provider of health care ” means a physician licensed under chapter 630 or 633 of NRS , dentist, registered nurse, dispensing optician, optometrist, registered physical therapist, podiatric physician, licensed psychologist, chiropractic physician, naprapath, doctor of Oriental medicine, holder of a license or a limited license issued under the provisions of chapter 653 of NRS , medical laboratory director or technician, licensed dietitian or a licensed hospital and its employees.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.380 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.380
Printing of Nevada Reports
Status: in_force

The Supreme Court shall cause to be printed a number of copies of each volume of decisions published on or after October 1, 2021, sufficient in the opinion of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to meet the requirements for free distribution pursuant to NRS 345.020 and for sale.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 7.107 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 7 / Section 7.107
Attorney acting as real estate broker: Duties; penalties; license
Status: in_force

1. An attorney licensed in this State who performs the functions of a real estate broker in a real estate transaction shall comply with the standards of business ethics that apply to a real estate broker pursuant to chapter 645 of NRS , including, without limitation, such standards set forth in NRS 645.635 and 645.645 .

2. An attorney who performs the functions of a real estate broker and who does not comply with the standards of business ethics that apply to a real estate broker as required pursuant to subsection 1 may be disciplined by the State Bar of Nevada pursuant to the rules of the Supreme Court.

3. The provisions of this section do not require an attorney who performs the functions of a real estate broker in a real estate transaction to obtain a license to practice as a real estate broker pursuant to chapter 645 of NRS .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.045 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.045
Report of certain statistical information to be submitted to Court Administrator
Status: in_force

In the time and manner prescribed by the Supreme Court, the municipal judge of a city or, if there is more than one municipal judge for a city, a municipal judge designated by mutual consent of the other municipal judges of that city, shall submit to the Court Administrator a written report of the statistical information required pursuant to the uniform system for collecting and compiling statistical information regarding the State Court System which is prescribed by the Supreme Court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.025 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.025
Chief Judge in certain judicial districts: Selection; duties; assignment of certain cases to same department of family court
Status: in_force

1. In each judicial district that includes a county whose population is 100,000 or more, the district judges of that judicial district shall choose from among those district judges a Chief Judge who is to be the presiding judge of the judicial district.

2. The Chief Judge shall: (a) Assign cases to each judge in the judicial district; (b) Prescribe the hours of court; (c) Adopt such other rules as are necessary for the orderly conduct of court business; and (d) Perform all other duties of the Chief Judge or of a presiding judge that are set forth in this chapter and any other provision of NRS.

3. If a case involves a matter within the jurisdiction of the family court and: (a) The parties to the case are also the parties in any other pending case or were the parties in any other previously decided case assigned to a department of the family court in the judicial district; or (b) A child involved in the case is also involved in any other pending case or was involved in any other previously decided case assigned to a department of the family court in the judicial district, other than a case within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to title 5 of NRS, the Chief Judge shall assign the case to the department of the family court to which the other case is presently assigned or, if the other case has been decided, to the department of the family court that decided the other case, unless a different assignment is required by another provision of NRS, a court rule or the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct or the Chief Judge determines that a different assignment is necessary because of considerations related to the management of the caseload of the district judges within the judicial district. If a case described in this subsection is heard initially by a master, the recommendation, report or order of the master must be submitted to the district judge of the department of the family court to which the case has been assigned pursuant to this subsection for consideration and decision by that district judge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.070 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.070
Resignation
Status: in_force

Resignation of office by a district judge must be made to the Governor and to the Court Administrator. The Governor shall notify the Court Administrator as soon as practicable upon his or her acceptance of the resignation or retirement of a district judge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2A.050 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2A / Section 2A.050
Chief Judge
Status: in_force

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court shall appoint one judge of the Court of Appeals to be the Chief Judge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1A.080 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A.080
“Service retirement allowance” defined
Status: in_force

“ Service retirement allowance ” means monthly payments from the Judicial Retirement Fund paid to a retired justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, district judge, justice of the peace or municipal judge pursuant to the Judicial Retirement Plan for the remainder of his or her life.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.036 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.036
Attendance required at courses of instruction; penalty for unexcused absence; exception
Status: in_force

1. Each justice of the peace who is first elected or appointed to office after July 1, 1971, shall attend the instruction provided pursuant to NRS 4.035 , on the first occasion when such instruction is offered after the election or appointment of the justice of the peace, unless excused by written order of a judge of the district court in and for his or her county, which shall be filed with the Court Administrator. Such order is final for all purposes.

2. If a justice of the peace fails to attend such instruction without securing a written order pursuant to subsection 1, the justice of the peace forfeits his or her office unless the Commission on Judicial Discipline finds pursuant to NRS 1.4654 that there was a reasonable excuse for the failure to attend such instruction.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.470 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.470
Charges for services; disposition of receipts
Status: in_force

1. The Supreme Court Law Librarian may collect a charge from any person who requests any photostatic copy or photocopy print of any paper or document from the Supreme Court Law Library or who uses any computerized service for legal research to which the Law Library subscribes. The amount of the charge must be set by the Supreme Court Law Librarian but must not exceed the cost of the photographic copying process for any specific paper or document or the cost to the Law Library for that service.

2. The money collected from the fees must be deposited in the State Treasurer's office and credited to the Account of the Supreme Court Law Library. The receipts may be expended by the Supreme Court Law Library pursuant to the provisions of law authorizing budgeted expenditures of money not appropriated from the State General Fund by various state officers, departments, boards, agencies, commissions and institutions for specific fiscal years.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.540 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.540
Unlawful acts; civil action or recovery prohibited for certain violations
Status: in_force

1. It is unlawful for a person to act as a certified or registered court interpreter or advertise or put out any sign or card or other device which might indicate to the public that the person is entitled to practice as a certified or registered court interpreter without a certificate or registration as an interpreter issued by the Court Administrator pursuant to NRS 1.510 and 1.520 .

2. No civil action may be instituted, nor recovery therein be had, for a violation of the provisions of this section or NRS 1.510 or 1.520 or a violation of a rule adopted by the Court Administrator pursuant to NRS 1.510 or 1.520 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.140 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.140
Quorum
Status: in_force

Four justices constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, excepting such business as may be done at chambers or by panels. The concurrence of four justices who heard the argument is necessary to pronounce a judgment, except in business done at chambers or by panels.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.099 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.099
Application and administration of provisions concerning pensions, retirement and benefits
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 3.090 to 3.099 , inclusive:

1. Apply only to a district judge or a surviving spouse or surviving child of a district judge who served as a justice of the Supreme Court or district judge before November 5, 2002;

2. Are administered by the Public Employees' Retirement Board pursuant to NRS 1A.100 ; and

3. Are part of the Judicial Retirement System established pursuant to NRS 1A.100 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.240 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.240
Written decisions
Status: in_force

A district judge may be required, in deciding any question of law, to reduce his or her decision to writing at the time such decision is made and note any exception thereto which may be taken by either party to a trial or proceeding before the judge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.052 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 5 / Section 5.052
Administration of program of supervision for persons with suspended sentences or persons sentenced to residential confinement
Status: in_force

1. If the city in which a municipal court is situated has a department of alternative sentencing, the chief of that department shall administer a program of supervision for persons whose sentences have been suspended pursuant to NRS 5.055 or who are sentenced to a term of residential confinement pursuant to NRS 5.076 .

2. If the city in which the municipal court is situated does not have a department of alternative sentencing and: (a) The county in which the municipal court is situated has a department of alternative sentencing, the chief of the department of alternative sentencing of the county shall administer the program of supervision. (b) The county in which the municipal court is situated does not have a department of alternative sentencing, the municipal court may contract with a qualified person to administer the program of supervision.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.0197 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.0197
Number of district judges for Eleventh Judicial District
Status: in_force

For the Eleventh Judicial District, there must be one district judge.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 3.027 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 3 / Section 3.027
Courses of instruction: General requirements; payment of costs
Status: in_force

1. The Court Administrator shall, at the direction of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, arrange for the giving of instruction, at the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada, or elsewhere: (a) In court procedure, recordkeeping and the elements of substantive law appropriate to a district court, to each district judge, other than a judge of the family court, who is first elected or appointed to office after October 1, 1995, within 12 months after taking office, and to other district judges who so desire and who can be accommodated. (b) In court procedure, recordkeeping and the elements of substantive law appropriate to a district court, to each judge of the family court who is first elected or appointed to office after October 1, 1995, within 24 months after taking office. (c) In statutory amendments and other developments in the law appropriate to a district court, to all district judges at convenient intervals.

2. The costs of the instruction must be paid from the Account for Continuing Judicial Education. The Court Administrator shall administer the Account and claims against the Account must be paid as other claims against the State are paid.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.4675 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 1 / Section 1.4675
Circumstances under which a judge may be suspended with or without pay; hearing; appeal
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall suspend a judge from the exercise of office with salary: (a) While there is pending an indictment or information charging the judge with a crime punishable as a felony pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada or the United States; or (b) When the judge has been adjudged mentally incompetent or insane.

2. The Commission may suspend a judge from the exercise of office without salary if the judge: (a) Pleads guilty, guilty but mentally ill or no contest to a charge of; or (b) Is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, a crime punishable as a felony pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada or the United States. If the conviction is later reversed, the judge must be paid his or her salary for the period of suspension.

3. In addition to the grounds set forth in subsection 2, the Commission may suspend a judge from the exercise of office without salary if the Commission determines that the judge: (a) Has committed serious and repeated willful misconduct; (b) Has willfully or persistently failed to perform the duties of office; or (c) Is habitually intemperate, and the Commission determines that the circumstances surrounding such conduct, including, without limitation, any mitigating factors, merit disciplinary action more severe than censure but less severe than removal.

4. During any stage of a disciplinary proceeding, the Commission may suspend the judge from the exercise of office with salary pending a final disposition of the complaint if the Commission determines, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the judge poses a substantial threat of serious harm to the public or to the administration of justice.

5. The Commission shall give the judge 7 days' notice of its intention to suspend the judge pursuant to this section and shall give the judge an opportunity to respond. The Commission shall hold a public hearing before ordering such a suspension, unless the judge waives the right to the hearing. The decision of the Commission must be made public.

6. A judge suspended pursuant to this section may appeal the suspension to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution . If a judge appeals such a suspension: (a) The standard of review for such an appeal is an abuse of discretion standard; and (b) The proceedings held at the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court concerning the suspension must be open to the public.

7. Within 60 days after a decision by the Commission to suspend a judge pursuant to this section, the Commission shall: (a) Have a formal statement of charges filed against the judge; (b) Rescind the suspension; or (c) Enter into a deferred discipline agreement with the judge pursuant to NRS 1.468 .

8. The Commission may suspend a judge pursuant to this section only in accordance with its procedural rules.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 2.050 — NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 2 / Section 2.050
Base salary
Status: in_force

1. Until the first Monday in January 2025, the justices of the Supreme Court whose terms of office expire on the first Monday in January 2025 are entitled to receive an annual base salary of $170,000. On the first Monday in January 2025, the annual base salary must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State during the immediately preceding 12 years. Every sixth year thereafter, the annual base salary of their successors in office must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State during the immediately preceding 6 years.

2. Until the first Monday in January 2027, the justices of the Supreme Court whose terms of office expire on the first Monday in January 2027 are entitled to receive an annual base salary of $170,000. On the first Monday in January 2027, the annual base salary must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State during the immediately preceding 12 years. Every sixth year thereafter, the annual base salary of their successors in office must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State during the immediately preceding 6 years.

3. Until the first Monday in January 2029, the justices of the Supreme Court whose terms of office expire on the first Monday in January 2029 are entitled to receive an annual base salary of $170,000. On the first Monday in January 2029, the annual base salary must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State during the immediately preceding 12 years. Every sixth year thereafter, the annual base salary of their successors in office must be increased by an amount equal to the cumulative percentage increase in the salaries of the classified employees of this State during the immediately preceding 6 years.

4. All salaries provided for in this section are payable in biweekly installments as other state officers are paid.