Joined by his family, Carson City District Attorney Garrit Pruyt officially filed to be elected as Carson City’s newest Justice of the Peace in Department III.
Garrit joined the District Attorney’s Office in 2015 as a prosecutor and, following several promotions, was ultimately appointed by the Board of Supervisors to the office of District Attorney.
Ever passionate about the law, DA Pruyt has spent his career prosecuting cases in the Carson City Justice Court, working to keep our community safe.
Pruyt noted that “Serving as a judge is about applying the law thoughtfully, protecting constitutional rights, and ensuring equal justice for all.”
The Justice Court plays a critical role in public safety and is not only responsible for small claims actions, protective orders, and bail determinations but also oversees complex preliminary hearings for serious felony offenses like murder and sexual assault.
He added, “Every victim and every defendant who enters a courtroom deserves the same fundamental assurance: that their case will be heard by a knowledgeable, fair, and impartial judge.”
Pruyt concluded, “I will leverage my years of experience, knowledge of the law, integrity, and commitment to equal justice for all to ensure that victims’ rights are upheld and that every court participant is treated with respect.”
For more information about Garrit Pruyt as Carson City’s next Justice of the Peace, please visit GarritPruyt.com
