Existing law: (1) divides the State into 11 judicial districts; and (2) sets forth the number of district judges in each judicial district. (NRS 3.010, 3.011-3.0197) The Nevada Constitution authorizes the Legislature to increase or decrease the number of district judges. (Nev. Const. Art. 6, § 5) Section 2 of this bill increases the number of district judges in the First Judicial District, which includes Carson City and Storey County, from two district judges to three district judges. (NRS 3.010, 3.011) Section 8 of this bill increases the number of district judges in the Tenth Judicial District, which includes Churchill County, from one district judge to two district judges. (NRS 3.010, 3.0195) Section 10 of this bill sets out the timeframe for the election of the additional judges who will take office on January 4, 2027.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3.011, 3.012, 3.0125, 3.016, 3.018, 3.0185, 3.0195, 3.0197
Reprint 1: 3.011, 3.0195
BDR: 3.011, 3.012, 3.0125, 3.016, 3.018, 3.0185, 3.0195, 3.0197