Gene S. Drakulich at a glance
- Current role
- Municipal Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 3, 2027
Gene S. Drakulich
Municipal Court Judge · Nevada Reno Municipal Court
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge for Department 1 of the Reno Municipal Court in Nevada, serving since 2015 with a term ending November 13, 2026
Education
Additional information
- He has been active in the legal profession since 1985
- Nonpartisan judicial officer elected by voters, not appointed by the state or federal government
- One of several judges serving in Reno’s municipal court system, which also includes other departments and judges such as Kathleen M. Drakulich in the Second Judicial District Court.
- Drakulich presides over Department 1 of the Reno Municipal Court, which handles a range of local cases in Washoe County, Nevada.
- Gene Steven Drakulich is admitted to the Nevada State Bar (License No. 2218) and completed studies at McGeorge School of Law.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Nevada prohibits using cameras, cellular phones, or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings unless the judge expressly permits it.
the use of cameras, cellular phones or other electronic devices to photograph or record courtroom proceedings without the express permission of the judge is prohibitedNevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Advance Media Request
Statewide
Nevada news reporters seeking electronic courtroom coverage must file a written request with the judge at least 24 hours before the proceeding, subject to judicial discretion.
News reporters desiring permission to provide electronic coverage of a proceeding in the courtroom shall file a written request with the judge at least 24 hours before the proceeding commencesNevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Nevada Reno Municipal Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster
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View Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster ↗Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
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