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MATTHEW DOUGLAS, Appellant, v. THE STATE OF NEVADA, Respondent.
ORDER DISMISSING APPEAL
This appeal was initiated by the filing of a pro se notice of appeal. Eighth Judicial District Court, Clark County; Bita Yeager, Judge.
Appellant's notice of appeal fails to identify any decision of the district court. See NRAP 3(c)(1)(B). Instead, appellant appears to be asserting that the district court improperly returned his motion. This is not an appealable action. Castillo v. State, 106 Nev. 349, 352, 792 P.2d 1133, 1135 (1990) (explaining that this court has jurisdiction only when statute or court rule provides for appeal). To the extent, if any, appellant's notice of appeal can be construed as challenging the January 24, 2025, judgment of conviction, the notice of appeal is untimely. Lozada v. State, 110 Nev, 349, 352, 871 P.2d 944, 946 (1994) (explaining that an untimely notice of appeal fails to vest jurisdiction in this court). This court lacks jurisdiction and
ORDERS this appeal DISMISSED.
Pickering, J.
Cadish, J.
Lee, J.
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Docket No: No. 91278
Decided: October 20, 2025
Court: Supreme Court of Nevada.
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