Supreme Court of Nevada
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The Supreme Court of Nevada is the highest judicial body in the Nevada state government. This is an elected position. The Chief Justice is elected by the members of the court each year.
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[edit] History
When Nevada established its statehood, there were three justices of the Supreme Court. This was increased to 5 justices in 1967 and to seven justices in 1997.
[edit] Present justices
- Justice Michael Cherry (2007)
- Chief Justice A. William Maupin (1997)
- Justice Nancy M. Saitta (2007)
- Justice Mark Gibbons (2003)
- Justice Michael Douglas (2004)
- Justice James W. Hardesty (2005)
- Justice Ron D. Parraguirre (2005)
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