Document Type
Case Summary
Publication Date
12-30-2021
Case Synopsis
In an opinion drafted by Justice Cadish, the Nevada Supreme Court considered a case in which several mandatory procedural bars apply to postconviction habeas petitions under NRS Chapter 34. A petitioner must demonstrate good cause and prejudice in order to overcome the mandatory procedural bars and avoid dismissal of a postconviction habeas petition. A claim of good cause must be raised by the petitioner within a reasonable time after it becomes available. The Court concludes that the ineffective assistance claims lack merit and affirmed the district court order dismissing Chappell's third postconviction petition for a writ of habeas corpus as procedurally barred.
Recommended Citation
Olson, Kalin, "Chappell v. State, 137 Nev. Adv. Op. 83 (Dec. 30, 2021)" (2021). Nevada Supreme Court Summaries. 1470.
https://scholars.law.unlv.edu/nvscs/1470