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District Court Judge, Department 5

What does this office do?

  • Deciding trials in the county
  • Ruling on evidence and setting sentences in criminal cases
  • Deciding family, probate, and civil disputes

Affects: Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, Housing Affordability,

Candidates:

Nonpartisan

Kristine E. "Kris" Riley is a non-incumbent candidate for Washoe County District Court Department 5. Washoe County publishes her 2026 judicial questionnaire with the official candidate materials.

Sources: washoecounty.gov2 · washoelife.washoecounty.gov