NRS 5.0245 Appointment of referee or judicial officer for civil infraction hearing; written objection; designation of alternative title for judicial officer. [Effective July 1, 2026.]

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1. A municipal court may appoint a referee or judicial officer 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 judicial officer:

(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 judicial officer 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.

4. A municipal court may, by local rule or order, designate a different title for a judicial officer appointed pursuant to this section so long as the title does not include the term “master.”