Many Nevada evictions are OK'ed by unelected hearing masters. A new lawsuit could change that.
A lawsuit filed in Nevada challenges the state's practice of allowing unelected hearing masters to preside over and authorize tenant evictions. Attorneys argue the system violates the state constitution by delegating significant judicial authority to officials who were not elected by the public. The legal challenge seeks to overhaul the process, potentially requiring that all eviction cases be heard by elected judges.
Attorneys argue that the process violates the state Constitution by giving too much power to unelected officials who decide the fate of tenants.
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