NRS1.469. Authorized statements by Commission when subject matter becomes public.

  In any disciplinary proceeding in which the subject matter becomes public, through independent sources, or upon a determination pursuant to NRS 1.467 and filing of a formal statement of charges, the Commission may issue such statements as it deems appropriate under the circumstances to:

      1.  Confirm the pendency of the investigation;

      2.  Clarify the procedural aspects of the disciplinary proceedings;

      3.  Explain the right of the judge to a fair hearing without prejudgment;

      4.  State that the judge denies the allegations;

      5.  Explain the reasons for dismissing a complaint; and

      6.  Explain why the Commission chose to enter into an agreement with a judge pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 1.468.

      (Added to NRS by 1997, 1093)