Nev. Rev. Stat. § 1.469

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

Section 1.469 - Authorized statements by Commission when subject matter becomes public

In any disciplinary proceeding in which the subject matter becomes public, through independent sources, or upon a determination pursuant to NRS 1.467 and filing of a formal statement of charges, the Commission may issue such statements as it deems appropriate under the circumstances to:

1. Confirm the pendency of the investigation;

2. Clarify the procedural aspects of the disciplinary proceedings;

3. Explain the right of the judge to a fair hearing without prejudgment;

4. State that the judge denies the allegations;

5. Explain the reasons for dismissing a complaint; and

6. Explain why the Commission chose to enter into an agreement with a judge pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 1.468.

NRS 1.469

Added to NRS by 1997, 1093