Nevada § 5.0245 - Appointment of referee or hearing master for civil infraction hearing
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 5.0245 — Appointment of referee or hearing master for civil infraction hearing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5.0245. Appointment of referee or hearing master for civil infraction hearing
1. A municipal court may appoint a referee or hearing master to take testimony and
recommend orders and a judgment in any action to determine whether a person has committed
a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705 , inclusive. 2. The referee or hearing master: (a) Shall take testimony; (b) Shall make findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations for an order
or judgment; (c) May, subject to confirmation by the court, enter an order or judgment; and (d) Has any other power or duty contained in the order of reference issued by the
court. 3. The findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations of the referee or
hearing master must be furnished to each party or his or her attorney at the conclusion
of the proceeding or as soon thereafter as possible. Within 5 days after receipt of the findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations,
a party may file a written objection. If no objection is filed, the court shall accept the findings, unless clearly erroneous,
and the judgment may be entered thereon. If an objection is filed within the 5-day period, the court shall review the matter
by trial de novo, except that if all of the parties so stipulate, the review must
be confined to the record.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 5.0245
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 5.0245 cover?
Section 5.0245 ("Appointment of referee or hearing master for civil infraction hearing") 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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