How do judges of the Supreme Court of Nevada reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.

Supreme Court of Nevada / Joined 2021 / Active

Douglas Herndon

Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Nevada

Douglas Herndon is a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada, serving since 2021. Sources ↓

Tenure: Since 2021 · 5 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2021	Supreme Court of Nevada	–	–

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Supreme Court of Nevada reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.
Which court is Douglas Herndon on?: Douglas Herndon is a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada.

Sources

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Nevada Appellate Courts (nvcourts.gov) — The Supreme Court of Nevada Justices

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5 years on the Supreme Court of Nevada. Data as of 2026-07-02. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).