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NRS 159A.0617

Court or master of court or special master authorized to allow certain persons to testify at hearing to determine person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian. [Effective through June 30, 2026.]

(Added to NRS by 2017, 830) (Added to NRS by 2017, 830; A 2025, 2206, effective July 1, 2026)

If the court or a master of the court or special master appointed pursuant to NRS 159A.0615 finds that a parent or other relative, teacher, friend or neighbor of a proposed protected minor or any other interested person:

1. Has a personal interest in the well-being of the proposed protected minor; or

2. Possesses information that is relevant to the determination of who should serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor,

Ê the court or a master of the court or special master appointed pursuant to NRS 159A.0615 may allow the person to testify at any hearing held pursuant to this chapter to determine the person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor.

If the court or a judicial officer or special judicial officer finds that a parent or other relative, teacher, friend or neighbor of a proposed protected minor or any other interested person:

1. Has a personal interest in the well-being of the proposed protected minor; or

2. Possesses information that is relevant to the determination of who should serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor,

Ê the court or a judicial officer or special judicial officer may allow the person to testify at any hearing held pursuant to this chapter to determine the person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor.

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