Section 7.065 - Representation of indigent persons or service as third-party neutral mediator by attorneys in public employment 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:
1. Represent an indigent person in any proceeding if:(a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to represent the person in that proceeding;(b) The interests of the indigent person in that proceeding do not conflict with the interests of the State or the attorney's employer;(c) The representation is provided through or in association with an organization that provides free legal assistance to indigent persons;(d) The attorney receives no compensation for the representation; and(e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.2. Serve as a third-party neutral mediator to help parties resolve a dispute or other matter if: (a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to serve as a third-party neutral mediator in that dispute or matter;(b) The interests of the mediating parties do not conflict with the interests of the attorney's employer;(c) Such service as a mediator is provided through, or in association with, an organization that provides free mediation services to individuals;(d) The attorney receives no compensation for such service; and(e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.Added to NRS by 1989, 201; A 2023, 157Amended by 2023, Ch. 32,§1, eff. 10/1/2023.Added to NRS by 1989, 201