Nevada § 172.239 - Legal counsel for certain persons who appear before grand jury
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 172.239 — Legal counsel for certain persons who appear before grand jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 172.239. Legal counsel for certain persons who appear before grand jury
1. A person whose indictment the district attorney intends to seek or the grand jury
on its own motion intends to return may be accompanied by legal counsel during any
appearance before the grand jury. 2. The legal counsel who accompanies a person pursuant to subsection 1 may advise
his or her client but shall not: (a) Address directly the members of the grand jury; (b) Speak in such a manner as to be heard by the members of the grand jury; or (c) In any other way participate in the proceedings of the grand jury. 3. The court or the foreman of the grand jury may have the legal counsel removed if
the legal counsel violates any of the provisions of subsection 2 or in any other way
disrupts the proceedings of the grand jury. 4. The district attorney or the foreman of the grand jury shall give a person entitled
to legal counsel notice of the provisions of this section at the time the person is
served with a subpoena to appear before the grand jury. If such a person is invited without process to appear, the grand jury shall include
with the invitation notice of the provisions of this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 172.239
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 172.239 cover?
Section 172.239 ("Legal counsel for certain persons who appear before grand jury") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 172.239?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 172.239 apply to my situation?
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