Nevada § 3.220 - Equal coextensive and concurrent jurisdiction
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 3.220 — Equal coextensive and concurrent jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3.220. Equal coextensive and concurrent jurisdiction
The district judges shall possess equal coextensive and concurrent jurisdiction and
power. They each shall have power to hold court in any county of this State. They each shall exercise and perform the powers, duties and functions of the court
and of judges thereof and of judges at chambers. The decision in an action or proceeding may be written or signed at any place in the
State by the judge who acted on the trial and may be forwarded to and filed by the
clerk, who shall thereupon enter judgment as directed in the decision, or judgment
may be rendered in open court, and, if so rendered, shall be entered by the clerk
accordingly. If the public business requires, each judge may try causes and transact judicial business
in the same county at the same time. Each judge shall have power to transact business which may be done in chambers at
any point within the State, and court shall be held in each county at least once in
every 6 months and as often and as long as the business of the county requires. All of this section is subject to the provision that each judge may direct and control
the business in his or her own district and shall see that it is properly performed.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 3.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 3.220 cover?
Section 3.220 ("Equal coextensive and concurrent jurisdiction") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 3.220?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 3.220" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 3.220 apply to my situation?
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