Robert W. Lane at a glance
- Current role
- District Court Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Nevada · State
- Judicial service
- Active
- Term and retention
- Current term ends January 3, 2027
Robert W. Lane
District Court Judge · Nevada Fifth Judicial District Court
Biography
Professional career
- The incumbent Department 2 judge for Nevada’s Fifth Judicial District, serving over 25 years and currently running for re‐election in 2026
- Judge Lane has held the role of Fifth Judicial District Court, Department 2 since 2000, making him the first person to hold the new Pahrump judicial seat
Education
Additional information
- His term ends January 4, 2027
- He also initiated Nevada’s Drug Court program in 2002 and is working on starting a new specialty court for domestic violence, alcohol abuse, and related issues
- His district covers Nye, Mineral, and Esmeralda counties (until Mineral County was transferred).
- He handles criminal, civil, family, juvenile, probate, child welfare (DCFS), child support, and drug court cases.
- Judge Lane has served on Judicial Ethics, Judicial Education, and Specialty Courts boards.
- He has completed advanced courses in capital case handling, scientific evidence, criminal evidence, sentencing, and specialty courts
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 Fifth Judicial District Court
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Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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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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View Nevada Rules on Electronic Coverage of Court Proceedings ↗