There are several rules applicable to government attorneys. Rule 49.10 of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules allows government attorneys to practice under the Nevada House Counsel Rules. In addition, there are specific rules for certain deputy district attorneys in rural areas, employees of the Nevada Bar, deputy attorneys general, public defenders in rural counties, and those employed by the Federal Public Defender of the District of Nevada.
Certain Deputy District Attorneys in Rural Counties
Rule 49.4 of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules allows attorneys employed as deputy district attorneys in counties with a population of less than 100,000 people to be certified to practice before all Nevada courts. Attorneys must be licensed in any other jurisdiction.
Practice
Attorneys cannot perform legal services in Nevada except for the county where they are employed. All pleadings signed by the attorney must also show the name and office address, and be signed on behalf of the district attorney of such county, who shall be deemed the attorney of record in the case where the pleading is filed.
Attorneys do not qualify for active membership of the Nevada Bar but may be disciplined or suspended from practice in the same matter as Nevada attorneys. Pending final disposition of such a matter, the court or the state may suspend any right to practice without notice or hearing. Attorneys must comply with the same CLE requirements as members of the Nevada Bar.
Application
Attorneys are required to file an application with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar. The application includes:
- Certificates of good standing indicating the attorney has been admitted to practice law in another jurisdiction and is a member in good
standing in that jurisdiction.
- A statement signed by the district attorney of the county that the county currently employs the attorney, and the county’s population is less
than 100,000 people.
- A non-refundable fee.
Attorneys must annually renew their certificates in accordance with Rule 49.12.
Termination
The certification remains in effect for no longer than two years. Certification also terminates when the attorney ceases to be employed by the county or ceases to practice in a county with a population less than 100,000 people. The district attorney must immediately file a statement to that effect with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar.
Certain Deputy State Public Defender in Rural Counties
Rule 49.9 of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules allows attorneys employed by the State Public Defender in counties with a population of less than 100,000 people to be certified to practice before all Nevada courts. Attorneys must be licensed in any other jurisdiction.
Practice
Attorneys cannot perform legal services in Nevada except for the Office of the State Public Defender. Attorneys may only practice under the supervision of a supervising attorney in the Office of the State Public Defender who is an active resident member of the Nevada Bar. All pleadings signed by the attorney must also show the name and office address, and be signed on behalf of the attorney of the Office of the State Public Defender responsible for supervising the attorney, who shall be deemed the attorney of record in the case where the pleading is filed.
Attorneys do not qualify for active membership of the Nevada Bar but may be disciplined or suspended from practice in the same matter as Nevada attorneys. Pending final disposition of such a matter, the court or the state may suspend any right to practice without notice or hearing. Attorneys must comply with the same CLE requirements as members of the Nevada Bar.
Application
Attorneys are required to file an application with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar. The application includes:
- Certificate of good standing indicating the attorney has been admitted to practice law in another jurisdiction and is a member in good standing
in that jurisdiction.
- A statement signed by the district attorney of the county that the county currently employs the attorney, and the county’s population is less
than 100,000 people.
- A non-refundable fee.
Attorneys must annually renew their certificates in accordance with Rule 49.12.
Termination
The certification remains in effect for no longer than two years. Certification also terminates when the attorney ceases to be employed by the Office of the State Public Defender or ceases to practice in a county with a population less than 100,000 people. The district attorney must immediately file a statement to that effect with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar.
Employees of the State Bar of Nevada
Rule 49.6 of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules allows attorneys employed by the State Bar of Nevada in the capacity of Bar Counsel or Assistant Bar Counsel to be certified to practice before all Nevada courts. Attorneys must be licensed in any other jurisdiction.
Practice
Attorneys cannot perform legal services in Nevada except on behalf of the Nevada Bar, which must be the attorney’s only client.
Attorneys cannot accept any compensation for services except the salary paid to him or her by the Nevada Bar.
Attorneys do not qualify for active membership of the Nevada Bar but may be disciplined or suspended from practice in the same matter as Nevada attorneys. Pending final disposition of such a matter, the court or the state may suspend any right to practice without notice or hearing. Attorneys must comply with the same CLE requirements as members of the Nevada Bar.
Application
Attorneys are required to file an application with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar. The application includes:
- Certificate of good standing indicating the attorney has been admitted to practice law in another jurisdiction and is a member in good standing
in that jurisdiction.
- A statement signed by the Executive Director of the Nevada Bar that the Nevada Bar currently employs the attorney.
- A non-refundable fee.
Attorneys must annually renew their certificates in accordance with Rule 49.12.
Termination
Certification terminates when the attorney ceases to be employed by the Nevada Bar. The Executive Director must immediately file a statement to that effect with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar.
Certain Deputy Attorneys General
Rule 49.8 of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules allows attorneys employed as deputy attorneys general for the Nevada Attorney General to be certified to practice before all Nevada courts. Attorneys must be licensed in any other jurisdiction.
Practice
Attorneys cannot perform legal services in Nevada except on behalf of the Office of the Nevada Attorney General. Attorneys may only practice under the supervision of an attorney in the Office of the Nevada Attorney General who is an active, resident member of the Nevada Bar. All pleadings signed by the attorney must also show the name and office address, and be signed on behalf of the Office of the Nevada Attorney General responsible for supervising the attorney, who shall be deemed the attorney of record in the case where the pleading is filed.
Attorneys do not qualify for active membership of the Nevada Bar but may be disciplined or suspended from practice in the same matter as Nevada attorneys. Pending final disposition of such a matter, the court or the state may suspend any right to practice without notice or hearing. Attorneys must comply with the same CLE requirements as members of the Nevada Bar.
Application
Attorneys are required to file an application with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar. The application includes:
- Certificate of good standing indicating the attorney has been admitted to practice law in another jurisdiction and is a member in good standing
in that jurisdiction.
- A statement signed by the Nevada Attorney General that the Office of the Nevada Attorney General currently employs the attorney.
- A non-refundable fee.
Attorneys must annually renew their certificates in accordance with Rule 49.12.
Termination
Certification terminates when the attorney ceases to be employed by the Nevada Attorney General. The Nevada Attorney General must immediately file a statement to that effect with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar.
Employees of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada
Rule 49.11 of the Nevada Supreme Court Rules allows attorneys employed by the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada to be certified to practice before all Nevada courts. Attorneys must be licensed in any other jurisdiction.
Practice
Attorneys cannot perform legal services in Nevada except on behalf of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Nevada. Attorneys may only practice under the supervision of an attorney of the Office of the Federal Public Defender who is an active, resident member of the Nevada Bar. All pleadings signed by the attorney must also show the name and office address, and be signed on behalf of the Federal Public Defender responsible for supervising the attorney, who shall be deemed the attorney of record in the case where the pleading is filed.
Attorneys do not qualify for active membership of the Nevada Bar but may be disciplined or suspended from practice in the same matter as Nevada attorneys. Pending final disposition of such a matter, the court or the state may suspend any right to practice without notice or hearing. Attorneys must comply with the same CLE requirements as members of the Nevada Bar.
Application
ttorneys are required to file an application with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar. The application includes:
- Certificate of good standing indicating the attorney has been admitted to practice law in another jurisdiction and is a member in good standing
in that jurisdiction.
- A statement signed by the Federal Public Defender stating the Federal Public Defender currently employs the attorney.
- A non-refundable fee.
Attorneys must annually renew their certificates in accordance with Rule 49.12.
Termination
Certification terminates when the attorney ceases to be employed by the Federal Public Defender. The Federal Public Defender must immediately file a statement to that effect with the admissions director of the Nevada Bar.