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Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure – 2026

The Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure govern appeals to the Supreme Court of Nevada and the Court of Appeals, covering appealable determinations, the notice of appeal, the record and transcripts, briefs and oral argument, motions, opinions and rehearing, writs, and the settlement conference program.

Browse all 62 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

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I. APPLICABILITY OF RULES II. APPEALS FROM JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS OF DISTRICT COURTS III. EXTRAORDINARY WRITS IV. HABEAS CORPUS; PROCEEDINGS IN FORMA PAUPERIS V. GENERAL PROVISIONS

I. APPLICABILITY OF RULES

Rule 1 Scope, Construction of Rules Rule 2 Suspension of Rules

II. APPEALS FROM JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS OF DISTRICT COURTS

Rule 3 Appeal—How Taken Rule 3A Civil Actions: Standing to Appeal; Appealable Determinations Rule 3B Criminal Actions: Rules Governing Rule 3C Fast Track Criminal Appeals Rule 3D Judicial Discipline: Right to Appeal; How Taken; Rules Governing Rule 3E Fast Track Child Custody Appeals Rule 4 Appeal—When Taken Rule 5 Certification of Questions of Law Rule 6 Reserved Rule 7 Bond for Costs on Appeal in Civil Cases Rule 8 Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal or Resolution of Original Writ Proceedings Rule 9 Requests for and Preparation of Transcripts Rule 10 The Record Rule 11 Preparing and Forwarding the Record Rule 12 Docketing the Appeal; Filing of the Record Rule 12A Remand After an Indicative Ruling by the District Court on a Motion for Relief That Is Barred by a Pending Appeal Rule 13 Court Reporters’ and Recorders’ Duties and Obligations; Sanctions Rule 14 Docketing Statement Rule 15 Repealed [Effective December 30, 1997] Rule 16 Settlement Conferences in Civil Appeals Rule 17 Division of Cases Between the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeals Rule 18 Reserved Rule 19 Reserved Rule 20 Reserved

III. EXTRAORDINARY WRITS

Rule 21 Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition and Other Extraordinary Writs

IV. HABEAS CORPUS; PROCEEDINGS IN FORMA PAUPERIS

Rule 22 Habeas Corpus Proceedings Rule 23 Custody or Release of a Prisoner in a Habeas Corpus Proceeding Rule 24 Proceedings in Forma Pauperis

V. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Rule 25 Filing and Service Rule 25A Court Composition and Quorum Rule 26 Computing and Extending Time Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statements Rule 27 Motions Rule 28 Briefs Rule 28.1 Cross-appeals Rule 28.2 Repealed [Effective August 15, 2024] Rule 29 Brief of an Amicus Curiae Rule 30 Appendix to the Briefs Rule 31 Filing and Service of Briefs Rule 32 Form of Briefs, the Appendix, and Other Papers Rule 33 Appeal Conferences Rule 34 Oral Argument Rule 35 Disqualification of a Justice or Judge Rule 36 Entry of Judgment Rule 37 Interest on Judgments Rule 38 Frivolous Civil Appeals—Damages and Costs Rule 39 Costs Rule 40 Petition for Rehearing Rule 40A Petition for En Banc Reconsideration of a Supreme Court Panel Decision Rule 40B Petition for Review by the Supreme Court Rule 41 Issuance of Remittitur; Stay of Remittitur Rule 42 Voluntary Dismissal Rule 43 Substitution of Parties Rule 44 Cases Involving Constitutional Questions Where State Is Not a Party Rule 45 Clerk’s Duties Rule 45A Repealed [Effective August 15, 2024] Rule 46 Attorneys Rule 46A Parties Appearing Pro Se Rule 47 Rules of Appellate Practice Rule 48 Title