If by reason of death, sickness or other disability the judge before whom a jury trial has commenced is unable to proceed with the trial, any other judge regularly sitting in or assigned to the court, upon certifying that the judge has familiarized himself or herself with the record of the trial, may proceed with and finish the trial.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 175.091

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.