Nevada § 412.564 - Court of inquiry

§ 412.564. Court of inquiry

1. Courts of inquiry to investigate any matter may be convened by the Governor or

by any other person designated by the Governor for that purpose, whether or not the

persons involved have requested such an inquiry. 2. A court of inquiry consists of three or more commissioned officers. For each court of inquiry the convening authority shall also appoint counsel for the

court. 3. Any person subject to this Code whose conduct is subject to inquiry must be designated

as a party. Any person subject to this Code or employed in the office who has a direct interest

in the subject of inquiry has the right to be designated as a party upon request of

the court. Any person designated as a party must be given due notice and has the right to be

present, to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine witnesses and to introduce

evidence. 4. Members of a court of inquiry may be challenged by a party, but only for cause

stated to the court. 5. The members, counsel, the reporter and interpreters of courts of inquiry shall

take an oath or affirmation to faithfully perform their duties. 6. Witnesses may be summoned to appear and testify and be examined before courts of

inquiry, as provided for courts-martial. 7. Court of inquiry shall make findings of fact but may not express opinions or make

recommendations unless required to do so by the convening authority. 8. Each court of inquiry shall keep a record of its proceedings, which must be authenticated

by the signatures of the president and counsel for the court and forwarded to the

convening authority. If the record cannot be authenticated by the president, it must be signed by a member

in lieu of the president. If the record cannot be authenticated by the counsel for the court, it must be signed

by a member in lieu of the counsel.