Nevada Supreme Court

The highest court in the Nevada state judiciary.

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Company facts

Founded
1864
Employees
315
Headquarters
United States
Type
Government
Subsidiaries
Nevada Court of Appeals, Administrative Office of the Courts, Nevada State Law Library

About

The Nevada Supreme Court is the state’s highest judicial authority, composed of seven justices who oversee appellate review and set policy for Nevada’s entire court system. The Court resolves appeals from trial courts—typically in three‑justice panels and occasionally en banc—to ensure legal errors are corrected and judgments are fair. In its administrative role, the Court establishes procedural rules, ethical standards, and oversees the Administrative Office of the Courts, the Clerk’s Office, and the Law Library, providing essential support, training, and technology services to lower courts. By guiding the state’s judiciary through rulemaking, commissions, and continuous improvement initiatives, the Nevada Supreme Court safeguards the integrity of the legal process and promotes consistent, transparent justice for Nevada’s citizens and legal professionals.