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NV SB450

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Government Affairs

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Bailiffs and deputy marshals in counties with population of 700,000 or more (currently only Clark County) are reclassified as local government employees of the county rather than serving at the pleasure of the appointing judge or justice of the peace

  • Shifts authority for filling vacancies in bailiff and deputy marshal positions from judicial officers to the board of county commissioners, who must make replacements within 30 days of a vacancy

  • Removes the requirement for bailiffs and deputy marshals to give a $2,000 bond and eliminates the requirement that they be qualified electors of the county

  • Authorizes bailiffs and deputy marshals to serve civil and criminal process, expanding their duties beyond courtroom functions such as preserving order, attending to juries, and opening/closing court

  • Removes the requirement for deputy marshals to perform duties prescribed by the judicial officer, limiting their responsibilities to those required by law

Legislative Description

Revises provisions relating to bailiffs and deputy marshals in certain courts. (BDR 1-1019)

Last Action

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.3, no further action allowed.)

5/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/18/2025
Judiciary3/24/2025

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