1.  The State Public Defender may contract with attorneys licensed to practice law in the State of Nevada and with county public defenders to provide services required by this chapter if it is impracticable for the State Public Defender or the State Public Defender’s deputies to provide such services for any reason.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 180.050

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.

2.  All such contract services shall be performed under the supervision and control of the State Public Defender.