Performance Standards Adopted

The Nevada Supreme Court has adopted Performance Standards for Indigent Defense. The standards will be implemented effective April 1, 2009. The Court also granted an extension of time to Washoe County and Clark County for the completion of weighted caseload studies. They will be due on May 15, 2009. The Court will hold a public hearing on January 6, 2009 to consider the final report from the Rural Issues Subcommittee and to hear a status report on the weighted case studies.