Nevada § 252.120 - District attorney or partner not to appear as or assist counsel against State or county; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 252.120 — District attorney or partner not to appear as or assist counsel against State or county; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 252.120. District attorney or partner not to appear as or assist counsel against State or county; penalty
1. No district attorney or partner thereof shall appear within his or her county as
attorney in any criminal action, or directly or indirectly aid, counsel or assist
in the defense in any criminal action, begun or prosecuted during his or her term;
nor in any civil action begun or prosecuted during his or her term, in behalf of any
person suing or sued by the State or any county thereof. 2. This section shall apply with equal effect to any and all partners of district
attorneys. 3. A violation of this section shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 252.120
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 252.120 cover?
Section 252.120 ("District attorney or partner not to appear as or assist counsel against State or county; penalty") 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 § 252.120?
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