Representation of indigent persons by attorneys in public employment.

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Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, any attorney employed by the State of Nevada or any agency or political subdivision of the State may represent an indigent person in any proceeding if:

1. The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to represent the person in that proceeding;

2. The interests of the indigent person in that proceeding do not conflict with the interests of the State or the attorney’s employer;

3. The representation is provided through or in association with an organization that provides free legal assistance to indigent persons; and

4. The attorney receives no compensation for the representation.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 201)


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