Nevada Revised Statutes 38.258 – Use of other alternative methods of resolving disputes; adoption of rules by Supreme Court
1. The Supreme Court may authorize the use of settlement conferences and other alternative methods of resolving disputes, including, without limitation, mediation and a short trial, that are available in the county in which a district court is located:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 38.258
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
(a) In lieu of submitting an action to nonbinding arbitration pursuant to NRS 38.250; or
(b) During or following such nonbinding arbitration if the parties agree that the use of any such alternative methods of resolving disputes would assist in the resolution of the dispute.
2. If the Supreme Court authorizes the use of an alternative method of resolving disputes pursuant to subsection 1, the Supreme Court shall adopt rules and procedures to govern the use of any such method.
3. As used in this section, ‘short trial’ has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 38.250.