Garrit Pruyt, Carson City District Attorney, is announcing his candidacy for Carson City’s soon to be added third Justice of the Peace seat.
“It has been my honor to serve as the District Attorney and I hope to continue to serve the people of Carson City in a new capacity,” Pruyt said. “My experience as District Attorney and as a prosecutor for the last 10 years uniquely qualifies me to serve as Justice of the Peace.”
Pruyt worked in the Carson City District Attorney’s Office since 2015 and was promoted to Chief Deputy District Attorney under Jason Woodbury. In 2024, Pruyt was unanimously appointed by the Carson City Board of Supervisors to serve as the District Attorney after Judge Woodbury was appointed to the District Court.
Pruyt prosecuted all manner of crimes, from traffic and minor theft to sexual assault and murder. He assisted law-enforcement officials with warrants and provided civil representation to city departments and officials.
Additionally, he worked to improve multiple court processes, including changing bail hearing schedules to provide better notification for victims; overseeing the District Attorney’s Office transition to a paperless system;and increasing court efficiency for the benefit of both victims and defendants.
Garrit grew up in Boulder City, Nevada. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. After obtaining his law degree, he began his legal career as a law clerk in Nevada’s 8th Judicial District Court. Following his clerkship, he took a position with the Attorney General’s Office working in civil rights and medical malpractice law. He then joined the Carson City District Attorney’s Office and served the community as a prosecutor, Criminal Division Chief and District Attorney.
Pruyt lives in Carson City with his wife, Casey, and their three children who attend local public schools. He also serves as the President of the Nevada District Attorney’s Association, as a board member for the Carson City Rural Child Advocacy Center, is a member of the Juvenile Justice Commission and the Carson City Student Attendance Review Board.
“As a prosecutor, I have seen firsthand the impact good judicial decisions have on the community,” Pruyt said. “As a judge, I will ensure that the law is followed, everyone is treated with respect and fairness, and that public safety is paramount in every decision. I am looking forward to meeting more residents of Carson City and earning their votes by continuing to make our community a safer, better place to live.”
Given the results of the census, a third Justice Court is expected to be opened for election this year.
For more information about Garrit Pruyt, visit www.garritpruyt.com.
