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Home » US Law » 2022 Nevada Revised Statutes » TITLE 14—PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES » Chapter 178 - General Provisions » RIGHTS OF DEFENDANT » NRS 178.3971 – Appointment of defense team for defendant accused of murder of first degree.

If 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.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 443)