Nevada Advisory Review Boards
NV Advisory Review Boards
Summary
Nevada authorizes but does not require cities and counties to establish Advisory Review Boards by ordinance (NRS §289.380). Where created, boards consist entirely of civilian non-officers (25 members for large jurisdictions, 12 for smaller). Panels of 3–5 members may review internal investigations, recommend discipline (including increasing or decreasing severity), access personnel files and other materials, and issue subpoenas and compel witness testimony (NRS §289.390). Appeal determinations by a second panel are final and binding. Boards have no jurisdiction over alleged crimes. Creation is permissive, so coverage is uneven across Nevada's jurisdictions.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Executive appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | Not specified |
| Removal standard | At will (weak protection) |
| Budget independence | Executive discretion |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Advisory Review Boards for Peace Officers
- Citation
- NRS §§289.380–289.395
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
Peace officers, school police officers, constables within the creating city or county