IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA

JUSTIN D. PORTER, No. 73587 Petitioner, vs. THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, - FILED IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CLARK, SEP 1 3 2017 Respondent, and THE STATE OF NEVADA, Real Party in Interest.

ORDER DENYING PETITION This is a pro se petition for a writ of mandamus challenging the purported denial of a motion to dismiss counsel and substitute counsel. We have reviewed the documents submitted in this matter, and without deciding upon the merits of any claims raised therein, we decline to exercise original jurisdiction in this matter. See NRS 34.160; NRS 34.170. Notably, petitioner has failed to provide an appendix with any supporting documents, including a written or minute order memorializing the denial of the motion to dismiss counsel. See NRAP 21(a)(4). Accordingly, we ORDER the petition DENIED.

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Pickering cc: Hon. Elissa Cadish, District Judge Justin D. Porter Attorney General/Carson City SUPREME COURT Clark County District Attorney OF Clark County Public Defender NEVADA Eighth District Court Clerk (0) 1947A