PART III. GOVERNMENT OF THE LEGAL PROFESSION
Nevada Supreme Court Rules – 2026
Rule 39
Inherent powers of courts
Rule 40
Persons admitted to practice known as attorneys and counselors at law
Rule 41
Roll of attorneys kept by clerk; court record
Rule 42
Practice of attorneys not admitted in Nevada
Rule 42.1
Practice of attorneys admitted in Nevada but not maintaining Nevada offices
Rule 42.5
Group legal services activities
Rule 43
Appearance of attorneys employed by or representing United States Government; affidavits
Rule 44
Person may appear without counsel
Rule 45
Authority of attorney
Rule 46
Withdrawal or change of attorney
Rule 47
Death or removal of attorney; appointment of another attorney or appearance in person
Rule 48
Notice of change of attorney
Rule 48.1
Procedure for change of judge by peremptory challenge
Rule 49
Board of governors of state bar to govern admission to practice law; fees; board of bar examiners
Rule 49.1
Limited practice certifications for certain attorneys; temporary certification for military spouses
Rule 49.2
Emeritus Attorney Pro Bono (EAPB) program; provider requirements
Rule 49.3
Limited practice for law students or graduates
Rule 49.4
Renewal of limited practice certification for certain attorneys
Rule 49.5
Limited practice for supervised legal practitioners
Rule 50
Reserved
Rule 50.5
Conditional admission
Rule 51
Qualifications of applicants for admission
Rule 51.5
Certification by the committee on functional equivalency
Rule 52
Character and fitness application
Rule 53
Fingerprinting of applicants
Rule 54
Fees
Rule 55
Transcripts of academic grades provided to the board of bar examiners
Rule 56
Disposition of character and fitness applications; approval by board of bar examiners
Rule 57
Power of board of bar examiners to conduct hearings
Rule 58
Applicant to have opportunity to rebut
Rule 59
Notice
Rule 60
Testimony of witnesses
Rule 61
Depositions; discovery
Rule 62
Subpoenas and compulsion of testimony
Rule 63
Reserved
Rule 64
Recommendation to supreme court for denial of admission for failure to meet requirements of Rule 51
Rule 65
Comprehensive licensing examination
Rule 65.5
Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination
Rule 66
Supervised practice
Rule 67
Limitations on number of applications
Rule 67.5
Examinations: Special accommodations and procedures for applicants with impaired sensory or manual skills
Rule 68
Transmittal of examinations, certificates and recommendations of board of bar examiners to court
Rule 69
Passing every component of the Nevada comprehensive licensing examination; admission by court
Rule 70
Comprehensive licensing examination results: Notice
Rule 70.5
Confidentiality
Rule 71
Examination of lawyering performance examination papers, grades by applicants not passing
Rule 72
Review when applicant not recommended for failure to meet character, other standards
Rule 73
Attorney’s oath
Rule 74
Certificate and license; fees
Rule 75
Entry on roll of attorneys of district court
Rule 76
State Bar of Nevada: Public corporation; powers
Rule 77
Membership in state bar required; exceptions
Rule 78
Maintenance of trust funds in approved financial institutions; overdraft notification
Rule 79
Disclosures by members of the bar
Rule 80
Board of governors: Government of state bar
Rule 81
Board of governors: Election of members; term
Rule 82
Board of governors: Nominations; ballots; vacancies
Rule 83
Duties of board of governors
Rule 84
Powers of board of governors
Rule 85
Board of governors authorized to establish clients’ security fund
Rule 86
Meetings of the board of governors: Regular, special meetings; quorum
Rule 87
Legislative recommendations by the state bar; approval by board of governors
Rule 88
State bar office; filing papers with and serving the state bar; seal
Rule 89
Officers of the state bar: Election, selection, terms and duties
Rule 90
Duties of executive director
Rule 91
Duties of treasurer
Rule 92
Annual meeting
Rule 93
Membership in state bar; classes; resignation; membership fees; penalties for nonpayment of fees; register of members. [Effective through December 30, 2027.]
Rule 96
Local bar associations
Rule 99
Jurisdiction
Rule 100
Disciplinary districts
Rule 101
Grounds for discipline
Rule 102
Decisions regarding a grievance
Rule 102.5
Factors to be considered in imposing sanctions
Rule 103
Disciplinary boards and disciplinary panels
Rule 104
State bar counsel
Rule 105
Procedure on receipt of complaint
Rule 105.5
Probation, diversion, and mentoring programs
Rule 106
Privilege and limitation
Rule 106.5
Lawyer wellness programs: privilege and limitation
Rule 107
Refusal of grievant or complainant to proceed, compromise, etc
Rule 108
Matters involving related pending civil or criminal litigation
Rule 109
Service
Rule 110
Subpoena power, production of documents, witnesses, and pretrial proceedings
Rule 111
Attorneys convicted of crimes
Rule 112
Disbarment by consent
Rule 113
Discipline by consent
Rule 114
Reciprocal discipline and disability inactive status
Rule 115
Notice of change in license status; winding down of practice
Rule 116
Reinstatement
Rule 117
Proceedings when an attorney is declared to be incompetent or is alleged to be incapacitated
Rule 118
Appointment of counsel to protect client’s interest
Rule 119
Additional rules of procedure
Rule 120
Costs; bar counsel conflict or disqualification
Rule 121
Confidentiality
Rule 121.1
Dissemination of license status, discipline, and disability information
Rule 122
Effective date
Rule 205
Scope
Rule 206
Purpose
Rule 207
Creation of board
Rule 208
Powers and duties of board
Rule 209
Expenses of board
Rule 210
Minimum continuing legal education requirements; credit for pro bono cases
Rule 211
Administration of board
Rule 212
Penalties for noncompliance
Rule 213
Reinstatement to active status
Rule 214
Exemptions. [Effective through December 30, 2027.]
Rule 216
Creation of foundation
Rule 217
Creation and maintenance of interest-bearing trust accounts
Rule 219
Availability of earnings to client
Rule 220
Availability of earnings to attorney
Rule 220.5
Annual statements
Rule 221
Determination of whether funds are eligible
Rule 222
Purpose
Rule 223
Creation and organization of the committee
Rule 224
Functions of the committee
Rule 225
Advisory opinions
Rule 226
Immunity