AB233

Nevada AB233 revises court jurisdiction and procedures, including expanding justice of the peace jurisdiction for certain arrests.

Nevada AB233 modifies court jurisdiction and procedures, particularly for justice courts. It expands the jurisdiction of justices of the peace to include arrests made by members of the Nevada Highway Patrol. The bill also outlines the types of cases justice courts can handle, such as small claims, civil infractions, and certain protective orders. Additionally, it specifies conditions under which justice courts can transfer misdemeanor cases to district courts for offender programs.