Preference given to action; action may be assigned to senior judge; assessment of additional expenses.
1. Upon petition by a party:
(a) The court shall give preference in setting a date for the trial of an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive; and
(b) The court may assign an action commenced pursuant to NRS 40.600 to 40.695, inclusive, to a senior judge.
2. If the action is assigned to a senior judge upon petition by a party:
(a) Any additional expenses caused by the assignment must be borne equally by each party involved; or
(b) The judge may distribute any additional expenses among the parties as he deems appropriate.
Last modified: February 27, 2006