Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.397

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 178.397 - Assignment of counsel

Every defendant accused of a misdemeanor for which jail time may be imposed, a gross misdemeanor or a felony and who is financially unable to obtain counsel is entitled to have counsel assigned to represent the defendant at every stage of the proceedings from the defendant's initial appearance before a magistrate or the court through appeal, unless the defendant waives such appointment.

NRS 178.397

Added to NRS by 1967, 1451; A 2019, 2880
Amended by 2019, Ch. 485,§1.5, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added to NRS by 1967, 1451