2014 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 177 - Appeals and Remedies After Conviction
NRS 177.205 - Dismissal by Supreme Court. [Effective through December 31, 2014, and after that date unless the provisions of Senate Joint Resolution No. 14 (2011) are approved and ratified by the voters at the 2014 General Election.]

The Supreme Court may, on its own motion or on motion of the respondent, dismiss an appeal:

1. If the appeal is irregular in any substantial particular.

2. If the appellant has failed to comply with the requirements for docketing of the record on appeal or filing briefs, unless for good cause shown an extension is granted.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1446; A 1985, 63)

NRS 177.205 Dismissal by court of appeals or Supreme Court. [Effective January 1, 2015, if the provisions of Senate Joint Resolution No. 14 (2011) are approved and ratified by the voters at the 2014 General Election.] The appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution may, on its own motion or on motion of the respondent, dismiss an appeal:

1. If the appeal is irregular in any substantial particular.

2. If the appellant has failed to comply with the requirements for docketing of the record on appeal or filing briefs, unless for good cause shown an extension is granted.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1446; A 1985, 63; 2013, 1761, effective January 1, 2015, if the provisions of Senate Joint Resolution No. 14 (2011) are approved and ratified by the voters at the 2014 General Election)