Current through November 8, 2024
Section 453D.944 - Representation of party; duties of attorney; withdrawal of attorney; bar of attorney from participation or imposition of sanctions; responsibility for costs1. In any hearing against a person pursuant to this chapter, the person may appear on his or her own behalf or the person may be represented by: (a) An attorney licensed to practice law in this State; or(b) An attorney licensed to practice law in another state who is properly associated with an attorney licensed to practice law in this State and who provides a certificate of good standing from the licensing authority of the other state.2. An attorney representing a person shall:(a) Ensure that his or her conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct; and(b) Conform to all standards of ethical and courteous behavior required in the courts of this State.3. An attorney may withdraw from representing a person upon notice to the person, the Department and the hearing officer. The notice must include the reason for the requested withdrawal. The hearing officer may deny the request if there may be an unreasonable delay in the case or the substantial rights of the person may be prejudiced.4. If the hearing officer finds that an attorney has violated any provision of this section, the hearing officer may bar the attorney from participating in the case or may impose such other sanctions as the hearing officer deems appropriate.5. A person subject to a hearing pursuant to this chapter is responsible for all costs related to the presentation of his or her defense.Nev. Admin. Code § 453D.944
Added to NAC by Dep't of Taxation by R092-17, eff. 2-27-2018