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This bill requests that the Nevada Supreme Court conduct a comprehensive study on improving notification procedures for defendants and individuals who receive civil infraction citations. Specifically, the bill asks the Supreme Court to examine methods for notifying people about important legal information such as court dates, required court appearances, missed court appearances, and any required or missed payments. The study is to consider best practices in notification, seek input from community and justice system stakeholders, and take into account the technological needs of the court system. Ultimately, the bill requests that the Nevada Supreme Court develop and adopt new court or administrative rules to standardize and improve these notification procedures. Civil infraction citations are typically issued for minor legal offenses, such as traffic violations, where the penalty is usually a fine rather than criminal prosecution. The goal of this bill appears to be enhancing communication between the court system and individuals involved in legal proceedings to ensure they are fully informed about their legal obligations and potential consequences.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12220/Overview