177.205 - Dismissal by Supreme Court. - Nevada Statutes

177.205  Dismissal by Supreme Court.  The Supreme Court may, on its own motion or on motion of the respondent, dismiss an appeal:

      1.  If the appeal is irregular in any substantial particular.

      2.  If the appellant has failed to comply with the requirements for docketing of the record on appeal or filing briefs, unless for good cause shown an extension is granted.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1446; A 1985, 63)

      NRS 177.215  Date for argument.  Unless good cause is shown for an earlier hearing, the Supreme Court shall set the appeal for argument on a date not less than 30 days after the expiration of the time limited for filing briefs and as soon thereafter as the state of the calendar will permit. Preference shall be given to appeals in criminal cases over appeals in civil cases.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1446)