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Scotti, Richard Frank

Cases281
Videos11
Articles108
Endorsements37
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: 2
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
29.07%6125/17.65%5612 
You can visit the full profile here.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 5, 2015.
  • Served to completion on Dec 31, 2020.
Misconduct: Consent To Public Reprimand by Commission On Judicial Discipline pending appeal.
For throwing a book against the wall, cursing, berating, and yelling at a prospective juror; a public reprimand.
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General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Kierny, Carli Lynn (NP)   424466 (55.39%)
Scotti, Richard Frank (NP)   341873 (44.61%)
Received 44.61% of the vote between 2 candidates and lost the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Kierny, Carli Lynn109716 (39.69%)
Scotti, Richard Frank88506 (32.02%)
Marcello, Dustin R78205 (28.29%)
Received 32.02% of the vote between 3 candidates and won the primary election.
General Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Scotti, Richard Frank (NP)   142428 (53.55%)
Watkins, John Glenn (NP)   123567 (46.45%)
Received 53.55% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. 2 of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Scotti, Richard Frank33475 (32.14%)
Watkins, John Glenn26928 (25.85%)
Skupa, William S25473 (24.45%)
Phung, Jefferson H18293 (17.56%)
Received 32.14% of the vote between 4 candidates and won the primary election.
Recent Cases
NumberDisposition TypeJurisdictionPublicationDisposition Date
84080ReversedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedApr 20, 2023
84079AffirmedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedApr 20, 2023
82249Writ Petition GrantedSupreme CourtUnpublishedMay 19, 2022
82236Writ Petition GrantedSupreme CourtUnpublishedMay 19, 2022
82338AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedApr 29, 2022
82028AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedMar 31, 2022
83379Writ Petition GrantedSupreme CourtUnpublishedMar 15, 2022
81637Writ Petition Granted In Part and Denied In PartCourt Of AppealsAuthoredFeb 24, 2022
Recent Videos
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Doug Ansell vs the Gramercy
Hearing, Dec 6, 2018

4 likes.1 dislikes.413 views.1 comments.

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Doug Ansell vs the Gramercy
Hearing, Sep 26, 2018

7 likes.0 dislikes.461 views.1 comments.

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Haojia vs I.A., a Mother
Hearing, Aug 15, 2018

1 likes.0 dislikes.137 views.1 comments.

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Hunt: The Downfall of Steven Morris
Perspectives

7 likes.null dislikes.198 views.4 comments.

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John Bridgford Hunt vs the City of Boulder City
Hearing, Dec 21, 2020

16 likes.1 dislikes.1115 views.2 comments.

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John Bridgford Hunt vs the City of Boulder City
Hearing, Dec 10, 2020

4 likes.1 dislikes.251 views.3 comments.

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John Bridgford Hunt vs the City of Boulder
Hearing, Dec 3, 2020

14 likes.1 dislikes.455 views.8 comments.

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Candidate Forum 1
Perspectives, Oct 1, 2020

13 likes.1 dislikes.610 views.10 comments.

Recent Articles
HeadlinePublishedPublisher
Scotti Hands Down Disciplinary Action In Reno Builder CaseContractors Board Judge Hands Down Disciplinary Action In Reno Builder CaseApr 24, 2025KOLO 8
Scotti Eliminated In Third Behind Election Denier Jim MarchantJun 14, 2022National Broadcasting Company
Scotti's Secretary of State Race Mentioned As Senate, Governor Races DiscussedJun 13, 2022U.S. News World And Report
Scotti Trailing In Third Place With Distant 8 Percent Of VoteJun 10, 2022The Nevada Independent
Elections And ‘Big Lie’ Come To The Fore In Scotti's Primaries RaceMay 24, 2022The Nevada Independent
Primary Election 2022: Scotti For Secretary of StateMay 24, 2022Nevada Appeal
Scotti Trails Leader In Polls For Secretary of State Race, 60 Percent UndecidedMay 20, 2022The Nevada Independent
Scotti Running To Become Next Secretary Of StateMay 11, 2022Reno Gazette Journal
Recent Endorsements
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Asian American GroupDec 31, 2026
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