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178.3971  Appointment of defense team for defendant accused of murder of first degree.  If a magistrate or district court appoints an attorney, other than a public defender, to represent a defendant accused of murder of the first degree in a case in which the death penalty is sought, the magistrate or court must appoint a team to defend the accused person that includes:

      1.  Two attorneys; and

      2.  Any other person as deemed necessary by the court, upon motion of an attorney representing the defendant.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 443)