Nevada § 4.350 - Clerk: Appointment; compensation; powers and duties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 4.350 — Clerk: Appointment; compensation; powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4.350. Clerk: Appointment; compensation; powers and duties
1. The justices of the peace of each justice court where there is more than one justice
of the peace shall appoint a clerk of the court, who may also be known as the justice
court administrator. In a justice court where there is only one justice of the peace, the justice of
the peace shall be deemed to be the clerk of the court unless the justice of the peace
appoints another person as the clerk of the court. 2. The compensation of a clerk so appointed must be fixed by the board of county commissioners. 3. The clerk of the court may, under the direct supervision of the justice of the
peace, administer oaths, take and certify affidavits and acknowledgments, issue process,
enter suits on the docket, and do all clerical work in connection with the keeping
of the records, files and dockets of the court, and shall perform any other duties
in connection with the office as the justice of the peace prescribes.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 4.350
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 4.350 cover?
Section 4.350 ("Clerk: Appointment; compensation; powers and duties") 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.
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