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Hoyt, Merlyn H

Cases25
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Seventh Judicial District Court
Dept.: 1
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
20.00%41/20.00%82 
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  • Appointed District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Dec 1, 1973.
  • Served to completion on Jan 6, 1975.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 1975.
  • Served to completion on Jan 1, 1979.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Jan 1, 1979.
  • Served to completion on Jan 7, 1985.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Jan 7, 1985.
  • Served to completion on Jan 7, 1991.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Jan 7, 1991.
  • Served to completion on Jan 6, 1997.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court on Jan 6, 1997.
  • Resigned on Mar 8, 2001.
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General Election 1996
District Court Judge for Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Hoyt, Merlyn H (NP)   3291 (58.76%)
Olsen, David R (NP)   2310 (41.24%)
Received 58.76% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 1996
District Court Judge for Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Hoyt, Merlyn H1917 (54.32%)
Olsen, David R865 (24.51%)
Backus, Gary Charles442 (12.52%)
Chachas, Gregory John305 (08.64%)
Received 54.32% of the vote between 4 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 1990
District Court Judge for Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Hoyt, Merlyn H (NP)   4364 (100.00%)
Received 100.00% of the vote between 1 candidate and won the general election.
General Election 1984
District Court Judge for Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Hoyt, Merlyn H (NP)   4225 (100.00%)
Received 100.00% of the vote between 1 candidate and won the general election.
General Election 1978
District Court Judge for Dept. 1 of the Seventh Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Hoyt, Merlyn H (NP)   3626 (79.62%)
Chachas, Gregory John (NP)   928 (20.38%)
Received 79.62% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Recent Cases
NumberDisposition TypeJurisdictionPublicationDisposition Date
36618ReversedSupreme CourtPer CuriamMay 17, 2002
36295AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedMar 14, 2002
36294AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedMar 14, 2002
36674AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedDec 13, 2001
36582AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedDec 11, 2001
34611AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedJun 18, 2001
35687AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedJun 13, 2001
34709AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedJun 12, 2001
Recent Articles
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Profile: Merlyn HoytFeb 4, 2016Ely News
Judge Dobrescu Appointed To Succeed HoytMar 13, 2001Las Vegas Sun
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