2021 Opinions
11/09/2021 - Propriety of a Justice of the Peace amending misdemeanor charges, dismissing misdemeanor cases, and/or participating in misdemeanor plea negotiations without substantive District Attorney involvement.
12/30/2021 - Propriety of a sitting judicial officer (1) maintaining a blog on various issues before taking the bench; (2) selling books they authored on legal topics which were published prior to taking the bench; (3) referring to their judicial office when providing biographical information in books they intend to sell; (4) advertise books in legal publications; (5) author/publish books, after taking office for which they hope to profit through sale or royalty.
2020 Opinions
No opinions issued.
2019 Opinions
No opinions issued.
2018 Opinions
No opinions issued.
2017 Opinions
07/28/2017 - Propriety of proposed amendment to the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct set forth in NRPC 6.1 to 6.5 which would permit judicial law clerks in counties with a population in excess of one hundred thousand to perform pro bono work
10/11/2017 – Propriety of a recently appointed judge, after being sworn in, abiding by the terms of the former law firm’s partnership agreement in accepting payments for vested equity units in the partnership over a four year installment payout.
11/21/2017 - Propriety of a Pro Tempore/Alternate Judge voluntarily serving concurrently on the State Bar of Nevada's Standing Committee on Professional Responsibility and Ethics.
2016 Opinions
03/11/2016 - Propriety of a Judge Accepting, Considering, and Acting Upon Parole and Probation Documents Not Served on the Parties
07/22/2016 - Propriety of a Judge Participating in an “Attorneys Oscars” Awards Program and Voting on Best Attorney Performances
07/15/2016 - Propriety of a Judge’s
Spouse Accepting Contracts with Either a State Agency or an Attorney Who Appears
Before the Judge
11/29/2016 - Propriety of a Justice Presiding in an Appeal of a Case Heard by a Relative of the Judge in a Lower Court Proceeding?
2014 Opinions
01/07/15 - Propriety of Court Employee or Employee’s Spouse Providing Court Ordered Domestic Violence Counseling Services
09/22/14 - Propriety of Justice of the Peace Representing Petitioners in Habeous Corpus Cases Outside the Justice’s Jurisdiction
07/18/14 - Propriety of a Judge Participating in Fundraising Activities for her Child’s Sports Team
06/25/14 - A Nevada Judge’s Service as an Air Force Reserve Judge Advocate Constitutes Extrajudicial Activity
06/04/14 - Propriety of a Judge Purchasing and Using Electronic Research Database Software Created and Managed by Attorney Practicing in Same Court
03/28/14 - Propriety of an Elected Limited Jurisdiction Judge Serving Concurrently as a Pro Tempore Judge in Another Court
2013 Opinions
10/24/13 - Propriety of a Judge Listing His Name on an Invitation to a Fundraiser by a Nonprofit Organization to Support a Center Named after the Judge
09/23/13 - Propriety of a Nevada Judge Serving as a Member of the Board of Directors of a Non‐Profit organization that Promotes Improvements in the Quality of Healthcare in Nevada
08/28/13 - Propriety of a Court Employee Serving Concurrently as a Pro Tempore Judge
06/14/13 - Propriety of a Judge Acting as Informal Legal Advisor to a Political Organization
03/15/13 - Propriety of Newly appointed Judge (1) Selling His Law Practice to a Lawyer Likely to Appear Before Him on a Regular Basis and (2) Maintaining an Interest in Real Property Leased to the State of Nevada
03/15/13 - Propriety of Certain Actions by a Justice of the Peace in the Winding Down of a Private Law Practice upon Election to the Bench.
2012 Opinions
10/08/12 - Propriety of a Judge Serving as a Member of the Board of a Homeowners’ Association
09/22/12 - Propriety of a Judge Providing a General Letter of Recommendation for a Project Manager Based on Personal Knowledge of His Performance
08/20/12 - Propriety of a Judge Soliciting or Accepting Donations to be Used as Incentives for Participants in Court Administered Drug Court Program
08/15/12 - Propriety of a Judicial Candidate Accepting a Campaign Contribution from a Partisan Political Party and Disseminating Campaign Materials at Political Party Office
06/05/12 - Propriety of a Judge Co‐Hosting a Television Program on Commercial Television Network
05/31/12 - Propriety of a Judge or Candidate for Judicial Office Serving as a Member of the Board of a Non‐Profit Organization and Volunteer as a Security Director for a Special Event on Behalf of a Non‐Profit
04/13/12 - Propriety of a Judicial Candidate Soliciting or Accepting Campaign Contributions During Nominating Petition Process
03/28/12 - Propriety of a Judge or Candidate for Judicial Office Serving as a Delegate to a County, State, or National Political Convention
03/22/12 - Propriety of a Judicial Candidate Signing a Campaign Pledge and Responding to a Campaign Questionnaire
03/09/12 - Propriety of Judicial Candidates Riding Together on the Same Campaign Float in a Public Parade
02/17/12 - Propriety of a Candidate for Judicial Office Accepting an Invitation to Speak at a Political Organization When the Invitation Does Not Expressly State that Only Judicial Candidates Who are Registered Members of a Given Political Party Will be Allowed to Speak
2011 Opinions
12/06/11 - Propriety of a District Judge or Justice of the Peace Becoming a Candidate for Appointment to Unexpired Term of Nonjudicial Elective Office While Retaining Judicial Office
11/16/11 - Propriety of a Judge Contacting Vendors or Sponsors to Obtain Donations to Support Nevada Judicial Leadership Summit Program
10/07/11 - Propriety of a Continuing Part‐Time Justice of the Peace Representing A Government, Governmental Agency or Political Subdivision of a Government
09/07/11 - Propriety of a Pro Tem Judge Testifying as Expert Witness
09/01/11 - Propriety of a Judge Using Uncommitted Campaign Funds to Purchase Home Security System
09/01/11 - Propriety of a District Court Judge Providing a Reference Letter Supporting an Applicant for Appointment as a Court Appointed Special Advocate
09/01/11 - Propriety of a District Court Judge Serving as a Court Appointed Special Advocate or as a Member of the Board of Directors of the Casa Foundation
07/22/11 - Propriety of a Judge Voluntarily Submitting Comments to the Parole Board Regarding the Release of a Prisoner
07/22/11 - Propriety of a Judge Sitting on a Multidisciplinary Team Organized to Review the Death of a Victim of Crime that Constitutes Domestic Violence Pursuant to NRS 33.018
05/23/11 - Propriety of a Full‐Time District Court Hearing Master Becoming a Candidate for Election or Re‐Election to the Board of Governor’s of the State Bar of Nevada and Serving in such Capacity if Elected
04/20/11 - Propriety of a District Judge Becoming a Candidate for Re‐Election or Election to the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada and Serving in Such Position if Elected
04/12/11 - Propriety of a Judge Using Uncommitted Campaign Funds after Conclusion of an Election to Purchase Flags for Distribution at a Parade or to Sponsor a Children’s Sports Team
04/01/11 - Propriety of a Judge Providing a Letter to Legislators Supporting Continued
State Funding of a Parenting Skills Educational Program
02/22/11 - Propriety of a Judge Providing a Reference Letter Where Judge has no Direct Knowledge of Person’s Job Performance
02/15/11 - Propriety of a District Judge Presiding in Cases in Which an Attorney or Members of the Attorney’s Law Firm are Counsel to a Party Where the Effected Judge was Previously in a Romantic Relationship with the Attorney
and Were for a Time Domestic Partners
2010 Opinions
12/30/10 - Propriety of a Nevada Municipal Court Judge Serving as a Faculty Member for Compensation at Either or Both an Institution of the Nevada System of Higher Education or a For‐Profit University or College
12/23/10 - Propriety of a Judge Using Judicial Letterhead and Court Resources to Send Letter to Jurors Following Completion of Trial Thanking Them for Service
12/20/10 - Propriety of a Judge Providing a Reference Letter for an Applicant in a Foster Care Licensing Program
11/22/10 - Propriety of a Retiring Nevada Justice of the Peace Serving on a Screening Panel Formed by an Appointing Authority to Identify Candidates to Replace the Jurist for the Remainder of His or Her Unexpired Term
10/08/10 - Propriety of Candidates for Nevada Judicial Office Jointly Participating in a Group Campaign Event that Concurrently Identifies the Candidates and Solicits a Minimum Contribution to be Paid to a Political Action Committee and Additional Contributions to Judicial Candidates of an Invitee’s Choice
10/05/10 - Propriety of a Nevada District Judge Using the Uncommitted Balance of His or Her Campaign Finance Account to Make Contributions to Another Candidate for Elective Office or to Pay Expenses Related to the Judge’s Office Between Elections
10/05/10 - Propriety of a Judge Participating as an Unpaid Volunteer in a Civic or Charitable Event While a Candidate for Judicial Office
10/05/10 - Propriety of a Judge’s Spouse Displaying a Candidate Support Sign for Another Candidate for Public Office
08/12/10 - Propriety of a Judge Assisting a Local Government in Drafting a Ballot Advisory Question Involving a Proposed Tax Increase
08/12/10 - Propriety of a Judge Displaying a Candidate Support Sign for Another Candidate for Public Office
8/12/10 - Propriety of a Judge Participating in Mediation or Settlement Conferences in a Case Pending Before Another Judge
08/02/10 - Propriety of a Judge Conducting a Meet and Greet Event for Another Judicial Candidate in the Privacy of His Home
07/26/10 - Propriety of a Nevada District Judge Presiding in Cases in Which the Attorney for a Party is a Member of, or Associated with, the Law Firm Retained to Represent the Judicial District in Employment Law Matters
07/06/10 - Propriety of a Nevada State Court Judge Supporting the Fund‐Raising Activities of a Nonprofit Research Organization by Providing an Annual Dinner Silent Auction Item Consisting of a Paid Luncheon with the Judge
07/06/10 - Propriety of a Nevada District Judge Speaking or Teaching, and Preparing Written Material Related Thereto, for Compensation in Connection with a Continuing Professional Education Program Sponsored by a Nonprofit Organization
02/26/10 - Propriety of a Candidate for Election to Nevada Judicial Office Accepting a
Campaign Contribution from a Partisan Political Organization.
2009 Opinions
12/31/09 - Requirement of a Judge to Disclose that the Judge’s Law Clerk is the Child of an Attorney who Appears Before the Judge
12/22/09 - Propriety of a Candidate for Election to Judicial Office Who is not Presently Serving in any Judicial Capacity Continuing to Serve in a Position or Office of Administrative Prosecutorial Authority with a Public Agency, Corporation or Institution Established by Nevada Statute or Court Rule
09/22/09 - Propriety of a Nevada Judge Serving as Honorary Member of Board of Directors of a Non‐profit Organization Promoting Events to Raise Public Awareness of Human Trafficking
04/30/09 - Propriety of a Judge with Supervisory Authority for Court Adopting Procedure Disqualifying Judge of Such Court from Presiding in Domestic Violence Cases Based on that Judge’s Misdemeanor Conviction of Battery Domestic Violence
03/24/09 - Propriety of a Nevada Judge not Discouraging a Public Event to Raise Funds for the Medical Treatment of a Family Member
03/13/09 - Propriety of a Nevada Judge Serving on the Board of Directors of a Non‐Profit Organization that Provides Services to Victims of Domestic Violence
02/19/09 - Requirement of a Judge to Disclose that Current Employees are Using the Legal Services of an Attorney Who Formerly Worked for the Judge
2008 Opinions
12/18/08 - Propriety of a Retired Judge Subject to Recall Being Employed as an Interpreter for the Courts and for Private Attorneys
12/18/08 - Propriety of a Judge Hosting a Television Program on a Public Access Channel Featuring Discussions by Proponents of Issues of State and Local Public Concern
10/16/08 - Propriety of a Judge Serving on the State Domestic Violence Council
10/16/08 - Propriety of a Sitting Judge Hearing Cases for Attorneys Who are His Tenants
10/02/08 - Propriety of a Nevada Judge Participating in a Case Involving the Validity of any Law Changing the Rate for the Tax on Gross Gaming Revenue Where the Judge’s Non‐Party Familial Members are Involved in Various Transactions with or Hold Certain Property Interest Related to a Licensed Non‐Restricted Gaming Licensee
09/30/08 - Propriety of Judge Purchasing a Congratulatory Message in the Souvenir Program for a Charitable Event Honoring Another Judge
09/09/08 - Propriety of Judge Presenting a Segment in the Training of Reserve Police Officers on Courtroom Demeanor
08/22/08 - Propriety of Official Court Website Including Names of Attorneys and Links to His or Her Website Where the Attorney Has Donated Time to a Program Designed to Offer Self‐Represented Individuals a Free Consultation with a Lawyer Regarding Family Law Matters
08/22/08 - Propriety of a Candidate for Election to Judicial Office Placing Campaign Materials at a Booth Sponsored by a Political Party When the Candidate Knows that Only Judicial Candidates Who Are Members of that Political Party May Place Such Materials at the Booth; and
Propriety of a Candidate for Judicial Office Accepting an Invitation to Speak at an Event Sponsored by a Political Party When the Invitation States that Only Judicial Candidates Who are Registered Members of that Political Party will be Allowed to Speak
08/07/08 - Propriety of a Sitting Judge Contributing to an Anthology of Books on Drug Abuse When the Judge is Receiving No Money for the Effort
07/18/08 - Propriety of a Senior Judge Attending a Fund Raising Luncheon Held for an Incumbent Judge Seeking Reelection
06/17/08 - Propriety of a Non‐Incumbent Judicial Candidate Using the Title of Alternate Municipal Judge and Wearing a Judicial Robe in Campaign Advertising
04/24/08 - Propriety of a Candidate for Municipal Court Judge Soliciting and Receiving Re‐Election Campaign Contributions Prior to an Opposition Candidate Filing a Declaration but Within the Time Period Prescribed by Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 5C(3)
03/07/08 - Propriety of an Incumbent Judge Sitting on Cases in Which the Judge’s Election Opponent or the Opponent’s Firm Serves as Attorney
03/07/08 - Propriety of a Candidate for Election to Judicial Office Who Is Not Presently Serving in a Judicial Capacity on a Full‐ or Part‐Time Basis Continuing to Serve as an Officer in a Bar Association
02/21/08 - Propriety of a Candidate for Election to Judicial Office Identifying Himself or Herself as a Member of a Political Party: (1) In Response to a Request by the Print Media and/or Broadcast Media; (2) In the Candidate’s Campaign Literature
02/21/08 - Propriety of a Candidate for Election to Judicial Office Identifying Himself or Herself as a Member of a Political Party: (1) In Response to a Request by the Print Media and/or Broadcast Media; (2) In the Candidate’s Campaign Literature
01/31/08 - Propriety of a Judge Serving on an Advisory Board Related to the Construction of a For Profit Enterprise
2007 Opinions
12/26/07 - Propriety of a Group of Judges Jointly Issuing Invitations to Potential Supporters to Attend a Joint Function Concerning Their Candidacy for Election to Their Current Judicial Positions
12/06/07 - Propriety of a Judge Becoming Member of a Non‐Profit Organization Dedicated to Advancing Public Dialogue on Foreign Relations Through Educational Events
10/25/07 - Propriety of Allowing a Local Television Station to Videotape a Trial for Later Posting on the Television Station’s Website for Viewing by the General Public
08/31/07 - Propriety of a Juvenile Probation Officer Serving as a Justice of the Peace Pro‐Tem
08/30/07 - Propriety of a Sitting Judge Serving as a Reference for a Candidate for Judicial Appointment
08/10/07 - Propriety of a Judge Participating and Continuing Membership in Clubs and Committees Affiliated with a Political Party
06/14/07 - Propriety of a Justice of the Peace Also Serving as a Reservist in the Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps
05/22/07 - Propriety of a Full‐Time Court Master Appointed Under N.R.S. 3.405 Also Serving as a Continuing Part‐Time Justice of the Peace
05/22/07 - Propriety of a District Judge Presiding in Cases in Which an Attorney or Members of the Attorney’s Law Firm are Counsel to a Party Where the Effected Judge was Represented by the Attorney in Administrative Proceedings and Civil Litigation Related to Compliance with the Requirements of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct (“NCJC”)
05/21/07 - Propriety of a Judge Hearing Criminal or Civil Cases Which Involve the Firm in Which the Judge’s Child is an associate Attorney
04/26/07 - Propriety of Surveying Criminal Defendants on the Quality of Service Provided by Contract Attorneys
04/12/07 - Propriety of a Judge, Who is also a Parent and President of a Charitable Organization Which Supports a Particular High School, Participating on a Committee to Develop and Make a Recommendation to the School District on a Mandatory, but Random, Drug‐Testing Program of Student Athletes at the High School
03/15/07 - Propriety of Judges Presiding Over Cases Where the Attorney for a Party is Associated with a Law Firm Representing an Association of Which the Judges are Members Before the Legislature in Support of Legislation to Increase the Number of Judges in the District Court on Which the Judges Sit
2006 Opinions
12/22/06 - Propriety of a Judge Using Unspent Campaign Contributions (Those Not Spent or Committed for Expenditure as a Result of a Campaign) To Pay Attorney Fees Related to the Defense of an Ethics Complaint Against the Judge
11/06/06 - Propriety of a Judge Using His/Her Legal Skills to Amend the By‐Laws and Articles of Incorporation for His/Her Homeowners Association
11/13/06 - Propriety of District Court Staff Attorney Acting as a Temporary Family Court Master, Where the Staff Attorney is also a Law Clerk for, and is Supervised by, the Judge Who Will Review the Findings and Recommendations of the Staff Attorney in His Master Capacity
10/17/06 - Propriety of an Endorsement of a Remaining Candidate Coming from an Individual Who Lost in the Primary for the Same Race.
10/06/06 - Propriety of a Judge or Judicial Candidate Participating in a Parade as Part of an Entry Sponsored by a Political Party, Which Entry is Intended to Represent that Party’s Candidates for State and Local Office.
09/15/06 - Propriety of an Elected, Continuing Part‐Time Judge Representing a Party in Litigation in Another Court Which is Related to a Matter Which Was Heard and Decided by the Continuing Part‐Time Judge in His or Her Court.
09/15/06 - Propriety of an Elected, Continuing Part‐Time Judge (1) Appearing in Campaign Advertising in a Judicial Robe; and (2) Using the Words “Judge” or “Re‐Elect Judge” in Campaign Advertising.
09/01/06 - Propriety of a Judge, Who is Assigned to Manage and Hear Cases in a Complex and Specialized Area of the Law, Serving on the Educational Program Advisory Board for a Private, For‐Profit Business Organization Which, Among Other Things, Consults With Potential and Actual Litigants Concerning Claims Related to that Area of the Law, and Which Also Offers Educational Seminars for Professionals Involved in it, Including Attorneys and Judges.
08/29/06 - Propriety of a Branch of a District Court Promoting and Sponsoring a Sports Event to Raise Money for a Local Charity.
08/22/06 - Propriety of a Candidate for Judicial Election, Who Is Not Serving in a Judicial Capacity on a Full‐ or Part‐Time Basis, Sponsoring, in the Name of the Candidate’s Campaign, a Fund‐Raiser for a Non‐Profit Organization Which Would Receive All of the Proceeds Raised.
08/17/06 - Propriety of a Judge Presiding in Unrelated Cases Involving a Law Firm which Currently Represents the Homeowners Association for the Judge’s Development
08/17/06 - Propriety of a Judge Who Dealt with an Offender in Drug Court Later Adjudicating the Same Defendant in Non‐Drug Court Criminal Proceedings
07/21/06 - Propriety of a Candidate for Judicial Election, Who is not Serving in a Judicial Capacity on a Full or Part‐Time Basis, to Continue to Publish a Newspaper Column and to Appear in Media Advertisements, Neither of Which Directly Support His or Her Candidacy.
07/18/06 - Propriety of a Judge Answering a Subpoena to Testify at Hearing or Trial when He/She Believes the Questioning May Include Issues Dealing with Character Evidence.
06/23/06 - Propriety of a Judge or Judicial Candidate Placing His or Her Name on the Website of a Political Party for the Purpose of Providing a Link to Website of the Judge or Judicial Candidate at which the Campaign Materials of the Judge or Judicial Candidate are Located.
06/30/06 - Propriety of a Judge Presiding Over Pending Cases Where the Attorney for One of the Parties is the Opponent of the Judge in an Upcoming Judicial Election.
06/08/06 - Propriety of a Justice of the Peace Serving as an Unpaid Consultant to the Sheriff’s Department from which Officers Appear in His Court on Criminal Matters
05/31/06 - Propriety of Sitting Judge Having Judicial Business Card Printed in Magazines and Other Publications
05/11/06 - Applicability to a Senior District Court Judge of Campaign Contribution and Expense Reporting Requirements of NRS Chapter 294A
01/09/06 - Propriety of a Judge Testifying as an Expert in a Proceeding for which the Judge was Engaged Prior to Taking the Bench
2005 Opinions
12/15/05 - Propriety of a Judge Providing Records Generated (1) in Prior Non‐Judicial Profession and (2) Prior to Taking the Bench, Which wereSought by a Litigant Through a Duly Issued Subpoena Duces Tecum
08/23/05 - Propriety of Judge Participating as a Judicial Fellow in the Association of Trial Lawyers of America
04/19/05 - Whether a Judge or a Judge Representing a Group of Judges May Offer His/Her Opinion on a Court‐Related Matter to Another Branch of State Government
02/11/05 - Propriety of Judge Hiring a Relative as a Law Clerk
01/10/05 - Propriety of Judicial Candidate Declared Elected in Primary Election Soliciting Contributions for the Candidate’s Campaign for up to 90 Days after the General Election
2004 Opinions
06/04/04 - Potential for Conflicts and Necessity for Disclosure for a Judge Serving on Criminal Matters which may Involve Reports, Witnesses or Parties Coming under the Ultimate Control of the Father of the Judge due to His Position as the Head of a State Agency
05/07/04 - Propriety of Various Extra‐Judicial Conduct
03/17/04 - Propriety of an Attorney who Serves as Judge Pro Tem Practicing Law in the Court Where the Attorney Serves as a Judge
01/30/04 - Propriety of a Justice Court Judge Presiding Over Eviction Matters Pursued by Owner of Apartment Complexes with Whom Judge Meets to Discuss Eviction Business
01/30/04 - Propriety of a Justice Court Judge Presiding Over Cases in Which the Judge’s Former Public Agency Client is a Party
2003 Opinions
12/26/03 - Propriety of a Judicial Candidate Announcing a Campaign Kickoff Party Prior to the Time Frame Prescribed in Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct
12/12/03 - Propriety of a Family Court Master Campaigning in a Judicial Robe
12/12/03 - Propriety of a Hearing Master Presiding Over Child Support Cases Prosecuted by Attorneys Who are Supervised by the Master’s Spouse
06/05/03 - Propriety of a Judge Using Judicial Stationery to Send Congratulation Letters to Successful Candidates in State or County Elections; and, To What Extent, If Any, May a Judge Assist a Candidate for Election to Either Judicial or Non‐Judicial Office
04/11/03 - Propriety of a District Court Judge Presiding over Pending or Future Cases when the Judge’s Spouse has Consulted as a Medical Expert on Behalf of Attorneys Appearing Before the Judge
2002 Opinions
07/12/02 - Propriety of a Judge Making Political Contributions to Judicial And Non‐Judicial Candidates
05/06/02 - Propriety of a Candidate for Judicial Office, Who Serves as a Part‐Time Judge, Wearing a Judicial Robe in Campaign Advertising
05/07/02 - Propriety of Judges Communicating with Jail Personnel for the Purpose of Changing Bail Amounts of Granting and “Own Recognizance” Release
04/19/02 - Propriety of District Court Employees Working as Election Polling Center Supervisors
03/14/02 - Propriety of Judicial Recusal where Attorney had Contributed to Judge’s Election Campaign
2001 Opinions
04/27/01 - Recommendations Regarding Proposed Amendments to Nevada Supreme Court Rule 191 or to Canon 4C(3)(b) of the Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct Which Would Authorize Judges to Direct that Monetary Sanctions Imposed on a Party, a Witness or an Attorney in a Civil Action be Paid to a Court Approved Fund for Pro Bono Legal Services or Other Nonprofit Purposes
04/05/01 - Propriety of Judges Serving on an “Honorary Committee” of a Charitable Fund‐Raising Event in Memory of a Deceased Jurist
01/25/01 - Propriety of a District Court Judge Hearing Matters Pending in the County District Attorney’s Office Prior to the Judge Taking the Bench
1/25/01 - Propriety of a Full‐Time Limited Jurisdiction Judge Acting as an Attorney in Bankruptcy Court, Accepting Appointments as a Receiver in Federal Court, Acting as a Arbitrator or Owning and Operating an Attorney‐Assisted Paralegal Service
2000 Opinions
10/25/00 - Propriety of a Family Court Judge Serving on a Board of Directors of a Non‐Profit Corporation whose Purpose is to Assist at Risk Youth
10/18/00 - Propriety of Judicial District Appointing Judges to Serve as Media Liaison in High Profile Cases
08/10/00 - Propriety of a Judge Allowing Charitable Contributions as Part of a Plea Bargain/Sentence
08/10/00 - Propriety of a Judge Participating in Fund Raising for ProBono Organizations
08/01/00 - Propriety of a Family Court Domestic Violence Commissioner Participating on a Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee
07/10/00 - Propriety of a Judge Participating in Fund Raising for ProBono Organizations
06/21/00 - Propriety of a Judge Allowing Charitable Contributions as Part of a Plea Bargain/Sentence
05/08/00 - Propriety of a Justice of the Peace Being a Shareholder in a Law Firm
03/08/00 - Propriety of a Judge Presiding Over Pending or Future Cases When an Attorney for One of the Parties Has Filed a Lawsuit Against the Judge on Behalf of a Different Client
02/28/00 - Propriety of a Judge Presiding Over Pending or Future Cases When an Attorney for One of the Parties Has Filed a Lawsuit Against the Judge on Behalf of a Different Client
1999 Opinions
01/12/00 - Propriety of the Judge’s Attorney Appearing in Front of the Judge as Counsel of Record
10/22/99 - Propriety of the Court Providing Standard Forms for the Use of Litigants
07/15/99 - Propriety of Judicial Candidate’s Use of Campaign Contributions for a Separate Judicial Campaign
06/07/99 - Propriety of a Court Appointed Child Support Master Practicing Family Law within the Same Judicial District Where He or She Serves as a Master
06/07/99 - Propriety of a Judge Working on Behalf of His Church to Solicit Funds from the Congregation and Distribute those Funds to Various Charities
04/05/99 - Propriety of Judge Appearing as a Speaker at a Continuing Legal Education Event Which Also Serves as a Fund‐Raiser
03/02/99 - Propriety of Judge Signing a Letter Soliciting Funds
02/09/99 - Propriety of Judge Signing a Letter Soliciting Funds
1998 Opinions
10/20/98 - Propriety of Judge Submitting Private Letter Supporting a Candidate for Appointment to Judicial Office and Propriety of Judge Writing Private Letter Endorsing a Candidate for Election to a Public Office
10/20/98 - Propriety of a Judicial Candidate Placing Campaign Literature at a Booth Purchased by a Political Party at the Nevada State Fair
08/18/98 - Propriety of Continuing Part‐Time Judge Practicing Law Before the District Court which has Appellate Jurisdiction over the Lower Court on which the Judge Serves
08/18/98 - Propriety of District Court Judge Assisting in Trial Preparation of a Case Originally Prosecuted by the Judge Prior to the Judge Taking the Bench
06/15/98 - Propriety of Judge Lending Name to a Particular Charitable Fund‐Raising Event
06/15/98 - Propriety of Judge Serving in Another Elected Office