Supreme Court of Nevada
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| Jurisdiction | United States  |
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| Location | Carson City, Nevada |
| Composition method | Election |
| Authorized by | Nevada State Constitution |
| Number of positions | 7 |
| Website | nvsupremecourt.us |
| Chief Justice | |
| Currently | Mark Gibbons |
The Supreme Court of Nevada is the state supreme court of Nevada. It is the highest judicial body of the Nevada state government.
There are seven Justices of the court, who are elected to six-year terms. The Governor appoints Justices in the case of a vacancy. The most senior justice becomes Chief Justice for a two-year term.
The Court hears appeals from the Nevada District Courts.
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[edit] History
When Nevada established its statehood, there were three justices of the Supreme Court. This was increased to five justices in 1967 and to seven justices in 1997.
[edit] Present justices
- Chief Justice Mark Gibbons (2002)
- Justice Michael Cherry (2007)
- Justice Nancy M. Saitta (2007)
- Justice A. William Maupin (1996)
- Justice Michael Douglas (2004)
- Justice James W. Hardesty (2005)
- Justice Ron D. Parraguirre (2005)
[edit] 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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[edit] References
- Supreme Court of Nevada is at coordinates 39°09′46″N 119°45′54″W / 39.162872°N 119.765026°WCoordinates: 39°09′46″N 119°45′54″W / 39.162872°N 119.765026°W
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