Nevada § 616A.455 - Powers and duties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 616A.455 — Powers and duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 616A.455. Powers and duties
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers
shall, when appointed by an appeals officer or the Administrator, represent without
charge a claimant before the appeals officer, Administrator, district court, Court
of Appeals or Supreme Court. In addition, the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers may give advice regarding a
claimant's rights before a hearing officer and the procedure for enforcing those rights. 2. When representing a claimant, the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall: (a) Advise the claimant and present the claimant's case to the appeals officer or
Administrator; and (b) Present in the district court or the appellate court of competent jurisdiction
an appeal from the decision of the appeals officer or Administrator if, in the opinion
of the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers, the appeal is merited. 3. If the Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers determines, in accordance with the guidelines
adopted pursuant to subsection 4, that a claim is frivolous or lacks merit, he or
she may refuse to represent a claimant. 4. The Nevada Attorney for Injured Workers shall establish the policies to be followed
in determining whether a claim is frivolous or lacks merit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 616A.455
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 616A.455 cover?
Section 616A.455 ("Powers and duties") 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 § 616A.455?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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