About Us
Overview
The Justice Court of Moapa Township is one of seven Outlying Justice Courts of Clark County.
The Justice Courts are established by the NRS 4.020 and it states "There must be one justice court in each of the townships of the State, for which there must be elected by the qualified electors of the township at least one justice of the peace."
Mission Statement
Outlying Justice Courts foster common law to serve as the people's courts. We are in pursuit of improvements to the service of justice that we provide for our communities. Taking into consideration the changing landscape of the Outlying Courts; we are committed to dispense justice, resolve disputes and preside over the courts' functions with ethical treatment of our constituents.
Justice of the Peace Judge Ruth Kolhoss has been elected to office since March of 2002. |
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The AOC, our governing agency, provides continuity and improvement in the state courts through:
- Continuously examining the processes and effectiveness of the Judicial Branch.
- Providing leadership in ensuring access to timely and cost effective justice in the State Courts.
- Implementing policy goals set forth by the Supreme Court and aiding the Court in fulfilling its role as the leader of an independent and co-equal branch of government.