NV · rules
Nev. R. Crim. Prac. 18
Court Interpreters
1. The court shall provide, at no cost to the parties, a qualified, preferably certified, interpreter in all criminal proceedings in which any limited English proficiency (LEP) individual is involved as a defendant, witness, or juror.
2. When a defendant requires an interpreter, counsel shall advise the court of the need for an interpreter as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours prior to an initial hearing or trial in a county whose population is greater than 100,000. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, notice shall be provided as soon as possible, but no later than 7 days prior to an initial hearing or trial.
3. When an interpreter is required for a witness, counsel shall advise the court of the need for an interpreter as soon as possible, but no later than 48 hours prior to any hearing or trial in a county whose population is greater than 100,000. In a county whose population is less than 100,000, notice shall be provided as soon as possible, but no later than 7 days prior to any hearing or trial.
4. Notice shall be made to the court interpreter office, court administrator, court clerk, judicial assistant, or any other person designated by the court to receive such notice.
History
[Added; effective March 1, 2021.]
Provenance
- Source
- leg.state.nv.us
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-24
- Edition
- 2026-09-24
- Content hash
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