Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.0338
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.0338, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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“Official attorney” defined
Official statutory text
“ 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).
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).
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