Kenneth Calton at a glance
- Current role
- Justice of the Peace
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 7, 2031
Kenneth Calton
Justice of the Peace · Nevada Wells Township Justice Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Kenneth P. Calton is the Justice of the Peace and Municipal Judge for the Wells Justice/Municipal Court in Elko County, Nevada, elected in 2018 and serving a term through 2031
- With Elko County for over 20 years — began in the Juvenile Detention Center, later in the Child Support Division, now as Justice of the Peace
Education
Additional information
- Elected in 2018 after the retirement of his mother, Senior Judge Patricia Calton
- Local ties: Grew up in Wells, NV; graduated Wells High School (1990) and Boise State University (Criminal Justice, 1998)
- The Wells Justice/Municipal Court’s mission is to provide timely, impartial case resolution, ensure access to justice, and operate with integrity and transparency The court also covers former Jackpot and Tecoma (Montello) Justice Courts, now merged into Wells
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 Wells Township Justice Court; Nevada Wells Municipal Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Nevada Judiciary official judicial roster ↗Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗