# Henderson JCR 6.5: Rule 6.5 . Chief judge > Nevada · Court rules · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6_5 ## Section - **Citation:** Henderson JCR 6.5 - **Heading:** Rule 6.5 . Chief judge - **Jurisdiction:** Nevada - **Kind:** Court rules - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Local Rules of Practice for the Justice Court of Henderson Township / Rule 6.5 ## Text (a) Selection and term. The justices of the peace shall select a chief judge for a term of 2 years. However, by unanimous consent, the term may be extended for a subsequent 2-year term. (b) Duties and responsibilities. The chief judge must: (1) Be responsible for the chief judge’s own calendar. (2) Be responsible for the administration of court rules and regulations. (3) Consider and rule on any ex parte applications for orders in cases that have not been assigned. (4) Hear or reassign emergency matters when the assigned judge is absent or otherwise unavailable. (5) Designate another judge to perform the duties of chief judge when the chief judge is absent. (6) Oversee all administrative and clerical work and functions of the court as set forth in NRS Chapter 4 . (7) Designate judicial assignments in the event of a recusal. (8) Supervise case/docket management. (9) Meet with county management or board of county commissioners as needed. (10) Serve as signatory authority where needed. (c) Removal as chief judge. The chief judge may be removed from the position of chief by a majority vote of the judges present at a duly noticed meeting. Any judge may appeal any order of the chief judge to the full panel of the judges. Any order of the chief judge can only be reversed by majority vote of the judges attending a regularly scheduled meeting. (d) To facilitate the business of the court, the chief judge may delegate the duties prescribed in these rules to other judges. ## Nearby sections - [Henderson JCR 2 Rule 2 . Application of rules. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, and unless specifically provided otherwise in these rules, the Justice Court Rules of Henderson Township apply to all proceedings filed in the Henderson Township Justice Court except the following:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R2.md) - [Henderson JCR 3 Rule 3 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R3.md) - [Henderson JCR 6 Rule 6 . Use and construction of the rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6.md) - [Henderson JCR 6.5 Rule 6.5 . Chief judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6_5.md) - [Henderson JCR 6.6 Rule 6.6 . Customer service hours. All matters shall be set in the office of the clerk of the court where the case is filed. The office shall be open for that purpose from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with the following exceptions:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6_6.md) - [Henderson JCR 8 Rule 8 . Duties of marshal. During the time the court remains in session, the marshal shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R8.md) - [Henderson JCR 9 Rule 9 . Custody and withdrawal of papers, records, and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R9.md) - [Henderson JCR 10 Rule 10 . Form of pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R10.md) - [Henderson JCR 10.5 Rule 10.5 . Amending pleadings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R10_5.md) - [Henderson JCR 11 Rule 11 . Motions: Procedure for making motions; affidavits and unsworn declarations; renewal and rehearing of motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R11.md) - [Henderson JCR 12 Rule 12 . Motions for continuance: Contents, service of affidavits or unsworn declarations; counter-affidavits and counterunsworn-declarations; argument.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R12.md) - [Henderson JCR 13 Rule 13 . Extension or shortening of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R13.md) - [Henderson JCR 14 Rule 14 . Trial, hearing of cause, proceeding, motion entered into by one judge prevents action by another judge unless requested; only judge having charge of cause may grant further time to plead, act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R14.md) - [Henderson JCR 18 Rule 18 . Interrogatories and admissions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R18.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_HENDERSON_R6_5. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.