Nevada Revised Statutes 41.0338 – ‘Official attorney’ defined
‘Official attorney’ means:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 41.0338
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
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).