Justice of The Peace Discussion In smaller jurisdictions, including smaller jurisdictions in Nevada (Lyon, Storey, Carson City, and Douglas County are exam
Justice of The Peace Discussion In smaller jurisdictions, including smaller jurisdictions in Nevada (Lyon, Storey, Carson City, and Douglas County are examples) have traditional Justices of the Peace. This means that they are not required to be a licensed attorney in order to be a Justice of the Peace. They preside over misdemeanor cases and are charged with determining whether there is probable cause for felony cases.Do you think the concept of Justices of the Peace in Nevada has outgrown its purpose? Why or why not? What about in jurisdictions such as Esmeralda County? What about Lyon County? Carson City?