Justice of The Peace Discussion

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In smaller jurisdictions, including smaller jurisdictions in Nevada (Lyon, Storey, Carson City, and Douglas County are examples) have traditional Justices of the Peace. This means that they are not required to be a licensed attorney in order to be a Justice of the Peace. They preside over misdemeanor cases and are charged with determining whether there is probable cause for felony cases.

Do you think the concept of Justices of the Peace in Nevada has outgrown its purpose? Why or why not? What about in jurisdictions such as Esmeralda County? What about Lyon County? Carson City?

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Justices of the Peace in Nevada

The concept of Justices of the Peace in Nevada has not outgrown its purpose. It is within
its prescribed mandates. Also known as a judicial officer, justice of the peace of a puisne or
lower court is appointed or elected by letters patent (means of commission) with the purpose of
keeping order. Depending on the prescribed jurisdiction, such officer merely deals or dispenses
summary justice/judgment in consideration of the law (Kim, 2017). In Nevada and any other
county, Justice of the Peace is usually elected or appointed by the people of the respective
jurisdiction in which he/she ser...


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