Except as otherwise provided by a specific statute, any attorney employed by the State of Nevada or any agency or political subdivision of the State may:

1. 1. Represent an indigent person in any proceeding if:

   1. (a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to represent the person in that proceeding;
   2. (b) The interests of the indigent person in that proceeding do not conflict with the interests of the State or the attorney’s employer;
   3. (c) The representation is provided through or in association with an organization that provides free legal assistance to indigent persons;
   4. (d) The attorney receives no compensation for the representation; and
   5. (e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.

2. 2. Serve as a third-party neutral mediator to help parties resolve a dispute or other matter if:

   1. (a) The attorney first receives the permission of his or her supervisor, if any, to serve as a third-party neutral mediator in that dispute or matter;
   2. (b) The interests of the mediating parties do not conflict with the interests of the attorney’s employer;
   3. (c) Such service as a mediator is provided through, or in association with, an organization that provides free mediation services to individuals;
   4. (d) The attorney receives no compensation for such service; and
   5. (e) The attorney ensures that his or her professional conduct complies with the Nevada Rules of Professional Conduct.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 201; A 2023, 157)