NRS 41.0338
“Official attorney” defined.

“Official attorney” means:

1.

The Attorney General, in an action which involves:

(a)

A present or former state judicial officer, State Legislator, officer or employee of this State, immune contractor or member of a state board or commission; or

(b)

A person who is named as a defendant in the action solely because of an alleged act or omission relating to the public duties or employment of a person listed in paragraph (a).

2.

The chief legal officer or other authorized legal representative of a political subdivision, in an action which involves:

(a)

A present or former local judicial officer of that political subdivision, a present or former officer or employee of that political subdivision or a present or former member of a local board or commission; or

(b)

A person who is named as a defendant in the action solely because of an alleged act or omission relating to the public duties or employment of a person listed in paragraph (a).

Source: Section 41.0338 — “Official attorney” defined., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-041.html#NRS041Sec0338 (accessed May 26, 2025).

41.0338
“Official attorney” defined. 41.0339
Circumstances under which official attorney to provide defense or employ special counsel. 41.0341
Time for filing responsive pleading. 41.0342
Arrangements and circumstances of defense not admissible in evidence. 41.0343
Waiver of attorney-client privilege may not be required. 41.0344
Employment of special counsel by chief legal officer or attorney of political subdivision. 41.0345
Defense may be tendered to insurer authorized to defend action. 41.0346
Withdrawal of official attorney as attorney of record. 41.0347
Liability of State or political subdivision for failure to provide defense. 41.03375
Definitions. 41.03377
“Local judicial officer” defined. 41.03385
“State judicial officer” defined. 41.03415
Determination by official attorney whether or not to tender defense. 41.03435
Employment of special counsel by Attorney General. 41.03455
Defendant may employ own counsel. 41.03473
Provisions providing for defense by official attorney do not abrogate, alter or affect immunity or protection provided by law.

May 26, 2025

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Location: https://nevada.public.law/statutes/nrs_41.0338

Original Source: Section 41.0338 — “Official attorney” defined., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-041.html#NRS041Sec0338 (last accessed May 10, 2025).