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Supreme Court Rules of NevadaPart VI - Revised Nevada Code of Judicial ConductAPPLICATION
Canon 3 - A Judge Shall Conduct the Judge's Personal and Extrajudicial Activities to Minimize the Risk of Conflict with the Obligations of Judicial Office
Rule 3.10 - Practice of Law.

Nev. Sup. Ct. R. 3.10

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As amended through June 26, 2024
Rule 3.10 - Practice of Law.

Unless otherwise permitted by law, a judge shall not practice law. A judge may act pro se and may, without compensation, give legal advice to and draft or review documents for a member of the judge's family but is prohibited from serving as the family member's lawyer in any forum.

Nev. Sup. Ct. R. 3.10

Amended effective 1/19/2010.

COMMENT

[1] A judge may act pro se in all legal matters, including matters involving litigation and matters involving appearances before or other dealings with governmental bodies. A judge must not use the prestige of office to advance the judge's personal or family interests. See Rule 1.3.