Nye County Justice of the Peace - Pahrump, Department 2
Nye County Justice of the Peace - Pahrump, Department 2
Job description
Justice of the Peace Court Judges are responsible for handling minor offenses such as traffic offenses and misdemeanor criminal offenses, and Justice of the Peace judges are often allowed to perform marriages.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a qualified elector and has never been removed or retired from any judicial office by the Commission on Judicial Discipline. For the purposes of this subsection, a person is eligible to be a candidate for the office of justice of the peace if a decision to remove or retire the person from a judicial office is pending appeal before the Supreme Court or has been overturned by the Supreme Court. A justice of the peace must have a high school diploma or its equivalent as determined by the State Board of Education. In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, a justice of the peace in a township whose population is 100,000 or more must be an attorney who: (a) Is licensed and admitted to practice law in the courts of this State at the time of his or her election or appointment; and (b) Has been licensed and admitted to practice law in the courts of this State, another state or the District of Columbia for not less than 5 years at any time preceding his or her election or appointment.
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FAQ
How often is Justice of the Peace (Judicial) elected?
The position of Justice of the Peace (Judicial) is typically elected every 6 years.
What does it mean for an election to be nonpartisan?
Nonpartisan elections do not require candidates to declare a party affiliation.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Nye County, NV?
Filing fee is $100; No signature requirement.
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk's office.
Where is the filing office?
101 Radar Road, Tonopah, Nevada 89049-1031.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 775-482-8127.
How do I get started running for Justice of the Peace (Judicial)?
You can start running for Justice of the Peace (Judicial) by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for Justice of the Peace (Judicial) includes a primary, but not a runoff election.
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