Nevada § 66.020 - Place of trial may be changed in certain cases
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 66.020 — Place of trial may be changed in certain cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 66.020. Place of trial may be changed in certain cases
1. The court may, at any time before the trial, on motion, change the place of trial
in the following cases: (a) When it appears to the satisfaction of the justice before whom the action is pending,
by affidavit of either party, that the justice is a material witness for either party. (b) When either party makes and files an affidavit that the party believes that he
or she cannot have a fair and impartial trial before the justice by reason of the
interest, prejudice or bias of the justice. (c) When a jury has been demanded, and either party makes and files an affidavit that
he or she cannot have a fair and impartial trial on account of the bias or prejudice
against him or her of the citizens of the county. (d) When from any cause the justice is disqualified from acting. (e) When the justice is sick or unable to act. 2. In lieu of changing the place of trial, the justice before whom the action is pending
may for any of the cases mentioned in subsection 1 call another justice of the county
to conduct the trial.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 66.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 66.020 cover?
Section 66.020 ("Place of trial may be changed in certain cases") 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 § 66.020?
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