Nev. Rev. Stat. § 260.060

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 260.060 - Appointment and compensation of other or additional defense counsel

For cause, the magistrate or district court may, on its own motion or upon motion of the public defender or the indigent person, order the appointment of another attorney and refer the selection of the attorney in the manner set forth in NRS 7.115. Such an attorney:

1. May be other than, or in addition to, the public defender to represent such indigent person at any stage of the proceedings or on appeal in accordance with the laws of this state pertaining to the appointment of counsel to represent indigent criminal defendants.

2. Must be compensated out of county funds.

NRS 260.060

Added to NRS by 1965, 598; A 1969, 479; 2021, 2270

Amended by 2021, Ch. 380,§17, eff. 10/1/2021.

Added to NRS by 1965, 598; A 1969, 479