Nevada § 7.065 - Representation of indigent persons or service as third-party neutral mediator by attorneys in public employment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 7.065 — Representation of indigent persons or service as third-party neutral mediator by attorneys in public employment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.065. Representation of indigent persons or service as third-party neutral mediator by attorneys in public employment
Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, any attorney employed by the State
of Nevada or any agency or political subdivision of the State may: 1. Represent an indigent person in any proceeding if: (a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to
represent the person in that proceeding; (b) The interests of the indigent person in that proceeding do not conflict with the
interests of the State or the attorney's employer; (c) The representation is provided through or in association with an organization
that provides free legal assistance to indigent persons; (d) The attorney receives no compensation for the representation; and (e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada
Rules of Professional Conduct. 2. Serve as a third-party neutral mediator to help parties resolve a dispute or other
matter if: (a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to
serve as a third-party neutral mediator in that dispute or matter; (b) The interests of the mediating parties do not conflict with the interests of the
attorney's employer; (c) Such service as a mediator is provided through, or in association with, an organization
that provides free mediation services to individuals; (d) The attorney receives no compensation for such service; and (e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada
Rules of Professional Conduct.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 7.065
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 7.065 cover?
Section 7.065 ("Representation of indigent persons or service as third-party neutral mediator by attorneys in public employment") 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 § 7.065?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 7.065 apply to my situation?
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