Nev. Rev. Stat. § 228.1122

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 228.1122 - Pro bono contract with retained attorney or law firm: Applicable conditions during term and any renewal or extension

The following conditions apply to a pro bono contract during the term of the contract and any renewal or extension of the contract:

1. The Attorney General must retain final authority over the course and conduct of the matter that is the subject of the pro bono contract, including, without limitation:
(a) The authority to override any decision made by the retained attorney or law firm; and
(b) The sole authority to agree to any settlement or voluntary dismissal of the matter.
2. Subject to the authority of the Attorney General, a deputy of the Attorney General must have supervisory authority over the conduct of the matter that is the subject of the pro bono contract. The deputy shall attend any settlement conference or mediation conducted in the matter.
3. The pro bono contract must not limit the right of any attorney for an opposing party in the matter that is the subject of the contract to communicate directly with the Attorney General or the deputy of the Attorney General described in subsection 2.

NRS 228.1122

Added to NRS by 2021, 651
Added by 2021, Ch. 148,§7, eff. 10/1/2021.