Appointment of defense team for defendant accused of murder of first degree.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.3971
in effectIf a magistrate or district court appoints an attorney, other than a public defender, to represent a defendant accused of murder of the first degree in a case in which the death penalty is sought, the magistrate or court must appoint a team to defend the accused person that includes:
1. Two attorneys; and
2. Any other person as deemed necessary by the court, upon motion of an attorney representing the defendant.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-178.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
