Henry v. Nev. Comm'n On Judicial Discipline

This petition for a writ of prohibition challenges the jurisdiction of the Nevada Commission on Judicial Discipline (the Commission). Jennifer Henry challenges the Commission's jurisdiction over her as a hearing master, arguing that NRS 1.428, the statute giving the Commission its purported jurisdiction over her, is unconstitutional. We hold that NRS 1.428 is constitutional and accordingly hearing masters are subject to the Commission's jurisdiction.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Henry is a hearing master for the family courts in the Eighth Judicial District Court (EJDC) of Nevada. On October…