Overview

The District Attorney is the chief attorney for the county. See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.110 for legal duties. The District Attorney also has the obligation to investigate interference with election machines when reported by the County Clerk. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.755(3).

Election-Related Duties

The key duties of the District Attorney are:

1. Investigating and prosecuting those tampering with voting or counting machines. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.755(3).
2. Investigating written challenges to a voter’s eligibility. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.547(6). See Voter Challenges + Challenged Ballots.

The County Clerk is responsible for reporting any potential tampering with equipment to the District Attorney who is responsible for prosecution “without delay.” Nev. Rev. Stat. § 293.755(3).

Selection and Vacancy Information

• **Elected: ****District Attorneys are elected on a county-by-county basis every four years. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.020(1).
• Term of Office: District Attorneys are elected to four-year terms with no term limits. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.020(2).
• **Next Election: ****The next election for District Attorneys across Nevada is in 2026. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.020(2).
• Qualifications: A District Attorney must be a resident of Nevada and licensed to practice law throughout the state. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.010(1).
• Vacancy: In the event of a permanent vacancy, the Board of County Commissioners appoints an “interim or permanent replacement.” Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.060(1). In the event of a temporary vacancy, the Chief Deputy District Attorney will assume the responsibilities of District Attorney. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.060(2)(a). If there is no Chief Deputy District Attorney, then the County Board of Commissioners will appoint an interim replacement. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 252.060(2)(b).