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Nevada Supreme Court




  country United States
  location Carson City, Nevada
  elected yes
  positions 7
  website Official site
  chiefjudgetitle Chief Justice
  chiefjudgename A William Maupin


The Supreme Court of Nevada is the highest judicial body in the Nevada state government. This is an elected position. The Chief Justice is elected by the members of the court each year.


HISTORY

When Nevada established its statehood, there were three justices of the Supreme Court. This was increased to 5 justices in 1967 and to seven justices in 1997.


PRESENT JUSTICES



FURTHER READING

  • Nevada. (2000). ''Practice before the Supreme Court of Nevada: an overview''Carson City, Nev: Nevada State Supreme Court Clerk's Office.

  • ''The Nevada State Supreme Court''. (1986). Carson City, Nev: Administrative Office of the Courts.



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