NRS 129.080

Minor may petition juvenile court for decree of emancipation; reference to master. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]

Applied in 4 court decisions — leading case Kirkpatrick v. Eighth Judicial District Court Ex Rel. County of Clark (2003)

Most recently applied in Christenson v. Tanner (May 2009)

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1278; A 1991, 2180; 2003, 1117) (Added to NRS by 1987, 1278; A 1991, 2180; 2003, 1117; 2025, 2204, effective July 1, 2026)

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Any minor who is at least 16 years of age, who is married or living apart from his or her parents or legal guardian, and who is a resident of the county, may petition the juvenile court of that county for a decree of emancipation. The district court may refer the petition to a master appointed pursuant to title 5 of NRS or chapter 432B of NRS.

Any minor who is at least 16 years of age, who is married or living apart from his or her parents or legal guardian, and who is a resident of the county, may petition the juvenile court of that county for a decree of emancipation. The district court may refer the petition to a judicial officer appointed pursuant to title 5 of NRS or chapter 432B of NRS.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.