# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.030: Oath and bond of justice of the peace

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.030

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.030
- **Heading:** Oath and bond of justice of the peace
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 1 / Chapter 4 / Section 4.030

## Text

Each justice of the peace elected or appointed in this State shall, before entering upon the duties of office:

1. Take the oath prescribed by law.

2. Execute a bond to the State of Nevada, to be approved by the board of county commissioners and furnished at county expense, in the penal sum of not less than $10,000 or more than $50,000, as may be designated by the board of county commissioners. The bond must be conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of office and filed in the office of the county clerk.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.010 Qualifications of justice of the peace](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.010.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.025 Terms of justices of the peace](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.025.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.032 Justices of the peace pro tempore](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.032.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.033 Senior justices of the peace](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.033.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.035 Courses of instruction for justices of the peace; payment of costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.036 Attendance required at courses of instruction; penalty for unexcused absence; exception](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.036.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.040 Salaries and compensation of justices of the peace](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.050 Claims and expenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.060 Fees for justice of the peace; disposition; special account for justice court; report to board of county commissioners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.060.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.063 Additional fees: Imposition; disposition of proceeds for support of programs for dispute resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.063.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.065 Additional fees: Imposition; disposition of proceeds](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.065.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 4.071 Additional fees to offset costs of providing pro bono programs and free legal services to certain victims](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T1_C4_S4.071.md)

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