Duration of Representation

(a) Commencement of representation. Representation of a child by a lawyer shall commence as soon as practicable following intervention by the child welfare agency into the child’s home and, if necessary, upon referral by the court. (1) The child’s lawyer shall obtain placement information and meet with the client as early as possible to establish a lawyer-client relationship and identify the client’s objectives of representation. (2) If necessary, or if required by local rule, the child’s lawyer shall submit all necessary documents to formally appear on behalf of the child, gain access to the court file, and obtain placement information at the commencement of representation. (b) Conclusion of representation. A lawyer for a child shall remain as counsel for the child until one of the following occurs: (1) All legal matters are concluded and all cases are closed by court order, for a child under the age of 18; (2) The court does not have continuing jurisdiction pursuant to NRS 432B.591 -.595 if the client has reached the age of 18 and all other collateral matters, if any, have resolved; or (3) The lawyer is no longer able to represent the child as contemplated by Nevada Rule of Professional Conduct (RPC) 1.16, and has received permission from the appropriate court to withdraw. [Added; effective January 1, 2023.]