Under existing law, the Commission on Judicial Discipline has exclusive jurisdiction over the public censure, removal, involuntary retirement and other discipline of judges. (NRS 1.440) This bill clarifies that if a judge is licensed to practice law in this State: (1) 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 (2) 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.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 1.445
Reprint 1: 1.440
As Enrolled: 1.440