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NRS 62D.140

“Incompetent” defined

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case In re D.C., Jr. (2024)

Most recently applied in In re D.C., Jr. (April 2024)

(Added to NRS by 2015, 2028)

As used in NRS 62D.140 to 62D.190, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “incompetent” means a child does not have the present ability to:

1. Understand the nature of the allegations of delinquency or, if the child is a child in need of supervision, the allegations against the child;

2. Understand the nature and purpose of the court proceedings; or

3. Aid and assist the child’s counsel in the defense at any time during the proceedings with a reasonable degree of rational understanding.

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