malpractice arising out of discretionary decisions made pursuant to their duties as court-appointed defense counsel." Morgano v. Smith, 110 Nev. 1025, 1027-28, 879 P.2d 735, 736-37 (1994). Accordingly, we ORDER the judgment of the district court AFFIRMED.

Dougl

J.

Saitta

cc: Hon. Janet J. Berry, District Judge Frank Milford Peck Mary Lou Wilson Washoe District Court Clerk

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