41.03455 - Defendant may employ own counsel. - Nevada Statutes

41.03455  Defendant may employ own counsel.  At any time after a written request for defense is submitted to the official attorney, the person requesting the defense may employ his or her own counsel to defend the action. At that time, the State or political subdivision is excused from any further duty to represent that person and is not liable for any expenses in defending the action, including court costs and attorney’s fees.

      (Added to NRS by 1979, 1734)