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Applications are being accepted for judicial seat in department IX of the District Court, after Governor Steve Sisolak officially declared the vacancy. The seat in the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada became available after the United States Senate approved the appointment of Jurist Cristina D. Silva to the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada on March 23.

The Commission on Judicial Selection is now accepting applications for the open seat https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Templates/documents.aspx?folderID=8938. The commission will review the applications and conduct interviews, before recommending three applicants to Governor Sisolak, who will make the appointment.

Since the judicial vacancy was announced after the March 18, 2022 filing deadline for the November 8, 2022 general election, NRS 293.165(2) applies. Therefore, to continue serving in the Eighth Judicial District Court, department IX, the successful appointee must file as a candidate for the next proceeding general election.

According to the Nevada Supreme Court website, the deadline for applicants to request FTP server access and background check paperwork from the Administrative Office of the Court is May 2, 2022 at noon. The application deadline is May 9, 2022 at noon. Applicant interviews are scheduled to be conducted June 9 and 10, according to the Nevada Supreme Court website.

For more information on the application process or to apply visit https://nvcourts.gov/AOC/Templates/documents.aspx?folderID=8938.

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