NRS 178.397
Assignment of counsel.

Every defendant accused of a misdemeanor for which jail time may be imposed, a gross misdemeanor or a felony and who is financially unable to obtain counsel is entitled to have counsel assigned to represent the defendant at every stage of the proceedings from the defendant’s initial appearance before a magistrate or the court through appeal, unless the defendant waives such appointment.

Source: Section 178.397 — Assignment of counsel., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-178.html#NRS178Sec397.

178.388
Presence of defendant. 178.391
Second prosecution for same offense prohibited. 178.394
No person to be compelled to be witness against himself or herself in criminal action, or to be unnecessarily restrained. 178.397
Assignment of counsel. 178.3971
Appointment of defense team for defendant accused of murder of first degree.

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Jun. 24, 2021

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Location: https://nevada.public.law/statutes/nrs_178.397

Original Source: Section 178.397 — Assignment of counsel., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-178.html#NRS178Sec397 (last accessed Jun. 24, 2021).

NRS 178.397 Assignment of counsel.

NRS 178.397
Assignment of counsel.