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NV Rev Stat § 1.440 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 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.

  1. 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. 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.  3. 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.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 936; A 1983, 108; 1995, 800; 1997, 1094; 2005, 305; 2009, 1338; 2015, 951)
NV Rev Stat § 1.445 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.445 - Appointment of alternate members to Commission.

  1. Each appointing authority shall appoint for each position for which the authority makes an appointment to the Commission one or more alternate members. The Governor shall not appoint more than two alternate members of the same political party. An alternate member must not be a member of the Commission on Judicial Selection.  2. An alternate member shall serve:  (a) When the appointed member is disqualified or unable to serve; or  (b) When a vacancy exists.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1336; A 2015, 951)
NV Rev Stat § 1.450 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.450 - Assistants; witnesses; expenses.

The Commission may:  1. Within the amount of money appropriated by the Legislature for this purpose, employ and compensate as an employee or contract with as an independent contractor:  (a) One or more persons to prepare the budget and manage the fiscal affairs of the Commission and perform other duties relating to the administration of the affairs of the Commission as the Commission directs; and  (b) Attorneys, accountants, investigators, reporters, physicians, technical experts and other necessary persons.  2. Provide for the attendance and compensation of witnesses.  3. Pay from available funds all necessary expenses incurred by the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 637; A 1981, 378; 1995, 800)
NV Rev Stat § 1.460 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.460 - Public officers and employees to cooperate with Commission; service of process.

  1. All public officers and employees of the State, its agencies and political subdivisions and all officers of the court shall cooperate with the Commission in any lawful investigation or proceeding of the Commission and furnish information and reasonable assistance to the Commission or its authorized representative.  2. All sheriffs, marshals, police officers and constables shall, upon request of the Commission or its authorized representative, serve process on behalf of and execute all lawful orders of the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 637; A 1995, 800)
NV Rev Stat § 1.462 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.462 - Proceedings before Commission; applicable rules.

  1. Proceedings before the Commission are civil matters designed to preserve an independent and honorable judiciary.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 1.425 to 1.4695, inclusive, or in the procedural rules adopted by the Commission, after a formal statement of charges has been filed, the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure apply.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1336)
NV Rev Stat § 1.464 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.464 - Reports: Annual; biennial; contents; confidentiality.

  1. On or before September 30 of each year, the Commission shall prepare an annual report summarizing the activities of the Commission during the preceding fiscal year. The annual report must include, without limitation, statistical information concerning the period for disposition of complaints and the length of time that proceedings have been pending before the Commission, and a statement of the budget and expenses of the Commission. The annual report must be made available to the public.  2. On or before September 30 of each odd-numbered year, the Commission shall prepare a biennial report summarizing the activities of the Commission during the preceding 2 fiscal years. The biennial report must include, without limitation, statistical information concerning the period for disposition of complaints and the length of time that proceedings have been pending before the Commission, and a statement of the budget and expenses of the Commission. The Commission shall file a copy of the biennial report with the Governor, the Majority Leader of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada, the Chair of the Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary, the Chair of the Assembly Standing Committee on Judiciary and the State Bar of Nevada. The biennial report must be made available to the public.  3. The information included in the annual and biennial reports prepared pursuant to this section must comply with any and all confidentiality requirements of applicable law and the rules of the Commission adopted pursuant to NRS 1.4695.  (Added to NRS by 2009, 1337)
NV Rev Stat § 1.465 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.465 - Immunity.

  1. The following persons are absolutely immune from suit for all conduct at any time in the course of their official duties:  (a) Any member who serves on the Commission;  (b) Any person employed by the Commission;  (c) Any independent contractor of the Commission; and  (d) Any person who performs services pursuant to NRS 1.450 or 1.460 for the Commission.  2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 1.4683, the following persons are absolutely immune from suit unless convicted of committing perjury before the Commission pursuant to NRS 199.120 to 199.200, inclusive:  (a) A person who files a complaint with the Commission pursuant to NRS 1.4655;  (b) A person who gives testimony at a hearing held by the Commission pursuant to NRS 1.4654, 1.4673 or 1.4675; and  (c) A person who gives a statement to an investigator of the Commission during an authorized investigation.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 800; A 1997, 1094; 2009, 1338; 2017, 339)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4653 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4653 - Circumstances under which judge may be disciplined or retired; forfeiture of office by justice of the peace or municipal judge for failure to attend required instruction.

  1. The Commission may remove a judge, publicly censure a judge or impose other forms of discipline on a judge if the Commission determines that the judge:  (a) Has committed willful misconduct;  (b) Has willfully or persistently failed to perform the duties of office; or  (c) Is habitually intemperate.  2. The Commission may publicly censure a judge or impose other forms of discipline on a judge if the Commission determines that the judge has violated one or more of the provisions of the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct in a manner that is not knowing or deliberate.  3. The Commission may retire a judge if the Commission determines that:  (a) The advanced age of the judge interferes with the proper performance of judicial duties; or  (b) The judge suffers from a mental or physical disability that prevents the proper performance of judicial duties and is likely to be permanent in nature.  4. The Commission may order a justice of the peace or a municipal judge to forfeit his or her office if he or she fails to attend the instruction required pursuant to NRS 4.036 or 5.026, as applicable, unless the Commission finds that there was a reasonable excuse for the failure to attend the instruction.  5. As used in this section:  (a) "Habitually intemperate" means the chronic, excessive use of alcohol or another substance that affects mental processes, awareness or judgment.  (b) "Willful misconduct" includes:  (1) Conviction of any crime involving moral turpitude;  (2) A knowing or deliberate violation of one or more of the provisions of the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct; and  (3) A knowing or deliberate act or omission in the performance of judicial or administrative duties that:  (I) Involves fraud or bad faith or amounts to a public offense; and  (II) Tends to corrupt or impair the administration of justice in a judicial proceeding.  The term does not include claims of error or abuse of discretion in findings of fact, legal decisions or procedural rulings unless supported by evidence of abuse of authority, a disregard for fundamental rights, an intentional disregard of the law, a pattern of legal error or an action taken for a purpose other than the faithful discharge of judicial duty.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1088; A 1999, 93; 2009, 1339; 2017, 339)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4654 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4654 - Notice to justice of the peace or municipal judge of intention to order forfeiture of office; public hearing; appeal.

  1. If the Commission reasonably believes that a justice of the peace or municipal judge failed to attend the instruction required pursuant to NRS 4.036 or 5.026, as applicable, without a reasonable excuse, the Commission shall give the justice of the peace or the municipal judge:  (a) Thirty days’ notice of its intention to order the justice of the peace or municipal judge to forfeit his or her office pursuant to this section; and  (b) An opportunity to respond.  2. The Commission shall hold a public hearing before ordering the justice of the peace or municipal judge to forfeit his or her office, unless the justice of the peace or municipal judge waives the right to the hearing. The decision of the Commission must be made public.  3. A justice of the peace or municipal judge ordered to forfeit his or her office pursuant to this section may appeal the order 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 justice of the peace or a municipal judge appeals such an order to forfeit his or her office:  (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 order to forfeit office must be open to the public.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 338)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4655 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4655 - Commencement of inquiry regarding alleged misconduct or incapacity of judge; time limitation for considering complaints; certain action required.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1088; A 2009, 1339)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4656 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4656 - Certain determinations or findings of Commission to be recorded in minutes of proceedings.

Except as otherwise expressly provided in NRS 1.425 to 1.4695, inclusive, or any other applicable provision of law, a determination or finding by the Commission must be recorded in the minutes of the proceedings of the Commission if the determination or finding is made before:  1. The filing of a formal statement of charges against a judge pursuant to NRS 1.467;  2. The Commission suspends a judge pursuant to NRS 1.4675; or  3. The Commission orders a justice of the peace or municipal judge to forfeit his or her office pursuant to NRS 1.4654.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 950; A 2017, 340)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4657 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4657 - Required actions upon receipt of complaint; letter of caution.

  1. The Commission shall, in accordance with its procedural rules, examine each complaint that it receives to determine whether the complaint alleges objectively verifiable evidence from which a reasonable inference could be drawn that a judge committed misconduct or is incapacitated.  2. If the Commission determines that a complaint does not contain such allegations, the Commission shall dismiss the complaint with or without a letter of caution. A letter of caution is not a form of discipline. 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 letter of caution is not relevant to the misconduct alleged in the subsequent complaint.  3. If the Commission determines that a complaint does contain such allegations, the Commission shall authorize further investigation.   (Added to NRS by 1997, 1089; A 2009, 1340)
NV Rev Stat § 1.466 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.466 - Issuance and enforcement of subpoenas.

  1. During any stage of a disciplinary proceeding, including, but not limited to, an investigation pursuant to NRS 1.4663 and a formal hearing, the Commission may issue a subpoena to compel the attendance or testimony of a witness or the production of any relevant materials, including, but not limited to, books, papers, documents, records, photographs, recordings, reports and tangible objects.  2. If a witness refuses to attend, testify or produce materials as required by the subpoena, the Commission may, in accordance with its procedural rules, hold the witness in contempt and impose a reasonable penalty to enforce the subpoena.  3. If a witness continues to refuse to attend, testify or produce materials as required by the subpoena, the Commission may report to the district court by petition, setting forth that:  (a) Due notice has been given of the time and place of attendance or testimony of the witness or the production of materials;  (b) The witness has been subpoenaed by the Commission pursuant to this section; and  (c) The witness has failed or refused to attend, testify or produce materials as required by the subpoena before the Commission, or has refused to answer questions propounded to the witness,  and asking for an order of the court compelling the witness to attend, testify or produce materials before the Commission.  4. Upon receipt of such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the witness to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 10 days after the date of the order, and then and there show cause why the witness has not attended, testified or produced materials before the Commission. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the witness.  5. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Commission, the court shall enter an order that the witness appear before the Commission at a time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce materials, and that upon failure to obey the order the witness must be dealt with as for contempt of court.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1090; A 2009, 1340)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4663 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4663 - Appointment of investigator; designation of special counsel; conduct, scope and written report of investigation.

  1. If the Commission determines pursuant to NRS 1.4657 that a complaint alleges objectively verifiable evidence from which a reasonable inference could be drawn that a judge committed misconduct or is incapacitated, the Commission shall assign or appoint an investigator to conduct an investigation to determine whether the allegations have merit. The Commission may designate special counsel at any time after a complaint is filed with the Commission pursuant to NRS 1.4655.  2. Such an investigation must be conducted in accordance with procedural rules adopted by the Commission and may extend to any matter that is, in the determination of the Commission, reasonably related to an allegation of misconduct or incapacity contained in the complaint.  3. An investigator assigned or appointed by the Commission to conduct an investigation pursuant to this section may, for the purpose of investigation, compel by subpoena on behalf of the Commission the attendance of witnesses and the production of necessary materials as set forth in NRS 1.466.  4. At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigator shall prepare a written report of the investigation for review by the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1089; A 2009, 1341)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4667 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4667 - Review of report of investigation; letter of caution; judge to respond to complaint under certain circumstances.

  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.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1090; A 2009, 1343)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4673 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4673 - Hearing on formal statement of charges; procedure; actions after formal hearing on charges.

  1. Unless a deferred discipline agreement has been entered into with the judge pursuant to NRS 1.468, a hearing on a formal statement of charges must be held. If practicable, the hearing must be held not later than 60 days after:  (a) The judge files an answer; or  (b) The date on which the time period for filing an answer expires if the judge has not filed an answer and has not filed with the Commission a request for an extension of time before the expiration of the period for filing the answer.  2. If formal charges are filed against a judge:  (a) The standard of proof in any proceedings following the formal statement of charges is clear and convincing evidence.  (b) The burden of proof rests on the special counsel except where otherwise provided by specific statute.  (c) The rules of evidence applicable to civil proceedings apply at a hearing held pursuant to subsection 1.  3. Within 60 days after the conclusion of a hearing on a formal statement of charges, the Commission shall prepare and adopt written findings of fact and conclusions of law that:  (a) Dismiss all or part of the charges, if the Commission determines that the grounds for discipline have not been proven by clear and convincing evidence; or  (b) Impose such disciplinary actions on the judge as deemed appropriate by the Commission, if the Commission determines that the grounds for discipline have been proven by clear and convincing evidence.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1090; A 2009, 1344)
NV Rev Stat § 1.4677 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 1 - Judicial Department Generally|NRS 1.4677 - Forms of discipline.

  1. Pursuant to a deferred discipline agreement with the judge entered into pursuant to NRS 1.468 or based on a finding of misconduct following a hearing on a formal statement of charges, the Commission may take one or more of the following actions:  (a) Publicly admonish, publicly reprimand or publicly censure a judge.  (b) Impose a fine upon the judge.  (c) Suspend the judge from office without pay.  (d) Require the judge to:  (1) Complete a probationary period pursuant to conditions deemed appropriate by the Commission.  (2) Attend training or educational courses.  (3) Follow a remedial course of action.  (4) Issue a public apology.  (5) Comply with conditions or limitations on future conduct.  (6) Seek medical, psychiatric or psychological care or counseling and direct the provider of health care or counselor to report to the Commission regarding the condition or progress of the judge.  (e) Bar the judge from serving in a judicial office in the future.  (f) Impose any other reasonable disciplinary action or combination of disciplinary actions that the Commission determines will curtail or remedy the misconduct of the judge.  2. The Commission may publicly admonish a judge pursuant to subsection 1 if the Commission determines that the judge has violated one or more of the provisions of the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct in a manner that is not knowing or deliberate and for which there are no aggravating factors.  3. The Commission may publicly reprimand a judge pursuant to subsection 1 if the Commission determines that the judge has violated one or more of the provisions of the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct in a manner that is:  (a) Not knowing or deliberate but for which there are aggravating factors; or  (b) Knowing or deliberate but for which there are mitigating factors.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 1092; A 2009, 1346)