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District Court Judge, Department 16

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 · Incumbent

Aimee E. Banales is the sitting Second Judicial District Court Family Division judge for Department 16 and an incumbent candidate in the 2026 general election.

Sources: washoecounty.gov2 · washoelife.washoecounty.gov