Nevada Revised Statutes 40.689 – Preference given to action; action may be assigned to senior judge; assessment of additional expenses
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1. Upon petition by a party:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 40.689
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) The court shall give preference in setting a date for the trial of an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive; and
(b) The court may assign an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, to a senior judge.
2. If the action is assigned to a senior judge upon petition by a party:
(a) Any additional expenses caused by the assignment must be borne equally by each party involved; or
(b) The judge may distribute any additional expenses among the parties as the judge deems appropriate.