NRS 3.405
Masters: Appointment

  • powers and duties
  • findings.

1.

In an action to establish paternity, the court may appoint a master to take testimony and recommend orders.

2.

The court may appoint a master to hear all cases in a county to establish or enforce an obligation for the support of a child, or to modify or adjust an order for the support of a child pursuant to NRS 125B.145.

3.

The master must be an attorney licensed to practice in this State. The master:

(a)

Shall take testimony and establish a record;

(b)

In complex cases shall issue temporary orders for support pending resolution of the case;

(c)

Shall make findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations for the establishment and enforcement of an order;

(d)

May accept voluntary acknowledgments of paternity or liability for support and stipulated agreements setting the amount of support;

(e)

May, subject to confirmation by the district court, enter default orders against a responsible parent who does not respond to a notice or service within the required time; and

(f)

Has any other power or duty contained in the order of reference issued by the court.
Ê If a temporary order for support is issued pursuant to paragraph (b), the master shall order that the support be paid to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services, its designated representative or the district attorney, if the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services or district attorney is involved in the case, or otherwise to an appropriate party to the action, pending resolution of the case.

4.

The findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations of the master must be furnished to each party or the party’s attorney at the conclusion of the proceeding or as soon thereafter as possible. Within 10 days after receipt of the findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations, either party may file with the court and serve upon the other party written objections to the report. If no objection is filed, the court shall accept the findings of fact, unless clearly erroneous, and the judgment may be entered thereon. If an objection is filed within the 10-day period, the court shall review the matter upon notice and motion.

Source: Section 3.405 — Masters: Appointment; powers and duties; findings., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-003.­html#NRS003Sec405.

3.001
Definitions. 3.002
“Chief Judge” defined. 3.004
“Department of the family court” defined. 3.006
“Family court” defined. 3.008
“Jurisdiction of the family court” defined. 3.010
Judicial districts: Number 3.011
Number of district judges for First Judicial District. 3.012
Number of district judges for Second Judicial District who are not family court judges. 3.013
Number of district judges for Third Judicial District. 3.014
Number of district judges for Fourth Judicial District. 3.015
Number of district judges for Fifth Judicial District. 3.016
Number of district judges for Sixth Judicial District. 3.017
Number of district judges for Seventh Judicial District. 3.018
Number of district judges for Eighth Judicial District who are not family court judges. 3.019
Number of district judges for Ninth Judicial District. 3.020
Judicial districts with more than one judge: Concurrent jurisdiction of judges. 3.025
Chief Judge in certain judicial districts: Selection 3.026
Chief Judge in certain judicial districts: Additional duties. 3.027
Courses of instruction: General requirements 3.028
Courses of instruction: Required attendance at course designed for training new judges of juvenile courts and family courts 3.029
Training concerning complex issues of litigation alleging professional negligence by provider of health care. 3.030
Salary. 3.040
Ex officio circuit judges 3.060
Qualifications. 3.070
Resignation. 3.080
Vacancy filled by Governor 3.090
Pensions. 3.092
Retirement because of incapacity, disability or advanced age. 3.095
Benefits for surviving spouse. 3.097
Benefits for surviving child. 3.098
Benefits for survivor beneficiary and additional payees. 3.099
Application and administration of provisions concerning pensions, retirement and benefits. 3.100
District court to be held at county seat 3.0105
Establishment of family court in county whose population is 100,000 or more 3.0107
Imposition of ad valorem tax authorized for support of family court. 3.110
Request for military aid to assist civil authorities in suppressing violence. 3.120
District judge not to practice law. 3.0125
Number of district judges for Second Judicial District who are family court judges. 3.130
Acceptance of gratuity in connection with marriage unlawful. 3.140
Absence from State 3.150
Power to take and certify acknowledgments and affidavits. 3.155
Use of facsimile signature: Conditions and restrictions. 3.160
Missing volumes of Statutes of Nevada and Nevada Reports to be supplied. 3.170
Signing of records left unsigned by predecessor. 3.180
Performance of certain acts in civil actions after term expires or cessation of exercise of duties. 3.0185
Number of district judges for Eighth Judicial District who are family court judges. 3.0195
Number of district judges for Tenth Judicial District. 3.0197
Number of district judges for Eleventh Judicial District. 3.0199
Jurisdiction over matters arising from or relating to administration of Humboldt River Decree. 3.220
Equal coextensive and concurrent jurisdiction. 3.221
Transfer of original jurisdiction to justice court. 3.223
Jurisdiction of family courts. 3.225
Family court to encourage resolution of certain disputes through nonadversarial methods 3.227
Information form for family court: Development 3.230
Statements upon matters of fact. 3.240
Written decisions. 3.241
Ruling that provision of Nevada Constitution or Nevada Revised Statutes is unconstitutional: Prevailing party to provide copy of ruling to Attorney General. 3.243
Report of certain statistical information to be submitted to Court Administrator. 3.245
Appointment of masters for criminal proceedings. 3.250
County clerk to be clerk of court. 3.260
Deputy clerks. 3.270
Duty of clerks to give receipts and pay over money. 3.275
Clerk to obtain and maintain information regarding cases. 3.280
Clerk to keep register of civil actions. 3.300
Power of clerks to take and certify acknowledgments and affidavits. 3.305
Destruction or disposal of exhibits by clerk. 3.307
Destruction or disposal of exhibits in civil actions. 3.310
Bailiffs and deputy marshals: Appointment 3.320
Official reporter: Appointment 3.340
Official reporter: Attention to duties 3.350
Official reporter: Oath of office. 3.360
Official reporter: Transcript prima facie evidence. 3.370
Official reporter: Compensation. 3.380
Sound recording equipment: Installation 3.405
Masters: Appointment 3.415
Time for disposition of cases. 3.475
Establishment of programs of mandatory mediation in county whose population is 700,000 or more. 3.500
Establishment of programs of mandatory mediation in county whose population is less than 700,000. 3.2203
Jurisdiction to make findings relating to status of child as special immigrant juvenile
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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