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NV Rev Stat § 62D.030 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.030 - Advisement of right to representation by attorney; appointment of attorney; waiver of right to representation; parent or guardian not responsible for payment of appointed attorney; compensation of appointed attorney.

  1. If a child is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision, the juvenile court shall advise the child and the parent or guardian of the child that the child is entitled to be represented by an attorney at all stages of the proceedings.  2. If a parent or guardian of a child is indigent, the parent or guardian may request the appointment of an attorney to represent the child pursuant to the provisions in NRS 171.188.  3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the juvenile court shall appoint an attorney for a child if the parent or guardian of the child does not retain an attorney for the child and is not likely to retain an attorney for the child.  4. A child may waive the right to be represented by an attorney if:  (a) A petition is not filed and the child is placed under informal supervision pursuant to NRS 62C.200; or  (b) A petition is filed and the record of the juvenile court shows that the waiver of the right to be represented by an attorney is made knowingly, intelligently, voluntarily and in accordance with any applicable standards established by the juvenile court.  5. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 424.085, if the juvenile court appoints an attorney to represent a child, the parent or guardian must not be required to pay the fees and expenses of the attorney.  6. Each attorney, other than a public defender, who is appointed under the provisions of this section is entitled to the same compensation and expenses from the county as is provided in NRS 7.125 and 7.135 for attorneys appointed to represent persons charged with criminal offenses.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1047; A 2013, 535; 2019, 1961)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.035 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.035 - Attorney authorized to consult with and seek appointment of certain professionals.

Subject to the provisions of subsection 6 of NRS 62D.030 and chapter 260 of NRS, a public defender or any other attorney who represents a child in proceedings pursuant to the provisions of this title may consult with and seek appointment of:  1. Any social worker licensed pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;  2. Any qualified mental health professional, as defined in NRS 458A.057;  3. Any educator; and  4. Any other expert the attorney deems appropriate.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 936; A 2019, 1962)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.040 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.040 - Procedure at first appearance at intake and before juvenile court; when adjudicating hearing is required; standards of proof; actions of court after determination of whether or not allegations have been established.

  1. At the child’s first appearance at intake and before the juvenile court, the child must be:  (a) Advised of his or her rights;  (b) Informed of the specific allegations in the petition; and  (c) Given an opportunity to admit or deny those allegations.  2. If the child denies the allegations in the petition, the juvenile court shall:  (a) Conduct an adjudicatory hearing concerning the allegations; and  (b) Record its findings on whether the allegations have been established.  3. If the child is alleged to be in need of supervision, the allegations in the petition must be established by a preponderance of the evidence based upon competent, material and relevant evidence.  4. If the child is alleged to have committed a delinquent act, the allegations in the petition must be established by proof beyond a reasonable doubt based upon competent, material and relevant evidence.  5. If the juvenile court finds that the allegations in the petition have not been established, the juvenile court shall dismiss the petition and order that the child be discharged from any facility for the detention of children or temporary care, unless otherwise ordered by the juvenile court.  6. If the juvenile court finds that the allegations in the petition have been established, the juvenile court shall make a proper disposition of the case.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1058)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.100 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.100 - Right to representation by attorney; appointment of attorney under certain circumstances; compensation.

  1. A parent or guardian of a child who is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision may be represented by an attorney at all stages of the proceedings. The juvenile court may not appoint an attorney for a parent or guardian, unless the juvenile court:  (a) Finds that such an appointment is required in the interests of justice; and  (b) Specifies in the record the reasons for the appointment.  2. Each attorney, other than a public defender, who is appointed pursuant to subsection 1 is entitled to the same compensation and expenses from the county as is provided in NRS 7.125 and 7.135 for attorneys appointed to represent persons charged with criminal offenses.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1047)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.110 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.110 - Juvenile court to provide certificate of attendance to parent or guardian; contents.

  1. If a parent or guardian of a child appears with or on behalf of the child at a detention hearing, the juvenile court shall provide to the parent or guardian a certificate of attendance which the parent or guardian may provide to the employer of the parent or guardian.  2. A certificate of attendance:  (a) Must set forth the date and time of appearance and the provisions of NRS 62D.130; and  (b) Must not set forth the name of the child or the offense alleged.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1060)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.120 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.120 - Juvenile court to provide to parents and guardians notice of juvenile proceedings to be held after detention hearing; contents of notice.

  1. For any proceeding after the initial detention hearing, the juvenile court shall cause written notice of the proceeding and a copy of the notice to be provided to all parents and guardians of the child which the parents and guardians may provide to their employers.  2. The written notice of the proceeding and the copy of the notice:  (a) Must set forth the date and time of the proceeding and the provisions of NRS 62D.130; and  (b) Must not set forth the name of the child or the offense alleged.  3. If the address or location of any parent or guardian of a child is not immediately known when the proceeding is scheduled, notice must be served pursuant to this section immediately upon discovery of the address and location of the parent or guardian.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1061)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.130 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.130 - Terminating or threatening to terminate employment of parent or guardian for appearance at proceeding prohibited; penalty; civil remedy.

  1. If a parent or guardian of a child gives the employer of the parent or guardian or an agent of the employer notice of an appearance with or on behalf of the child in any court, it is unlawful for the employer or the agent of the employer to:  (a) Terminate the employment of the parent or guardian, as a consequence of the parent’s or guardian’s appearance or prospective appearance in court; or  (b) Assert to the parent or guardian that the parent’s or guardian’s appearance or prospective appearance in court will result in the termination of the parent’s or guardian’s employment.  2. Any employer or agent of an employer who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.  3. A parent or guardian who is discharged from employment in violation of subsection 1 may commence a civil action against the employer of the parent or guardian and obtain:  (a) Wages and benefits lost as a result of the violation;  (b) An order of reinstatement without loss of position, seniority or benefits;  (c) Damages equal to the amount of the lost wages and benefits; and  (d) Reasonable attorney’s fees fixed by the court.  4. For the purposes of this section, notice is given:  (a) In the case of a detention hearing, when the parent or guardian:  (1) Gives the employer or an agent of the employer oral notice in advance of the hearing; and  (2) Provides the employer with a certificate of attendance immediately upon return to employment.  (b) In the case of any hearing after the initial detention hearing, when the parent or guardian gives the employer or an agent of the employer, in advance of the hearing, the employer’s copy of the written notice of the hearing.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1061)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.140 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.140 - "Incompetent" defined.

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.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2028)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.145 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.145 - Suspension of case to determine competence of child.

  1. Any time after a petition is filed and before the final disposition of a case, if doubt arises as to the competence of a child, the juvenile court shall suspend the case until the question of competence is determined.  2. During the period when the competence of a child is being determined, the juvenile court shall consider the appropriate placement of the child and any services or other care to be provided to the child that are necessary for the well-being of the child or for public safety, and may issue any necessary orders.  3. The period in which the juvenile court is required to make its final disposition of a case, as set forth in NRS 62D.310, is tolled during the period when the competence of a child is being determined.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2028)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.150 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.150 - Duties of person making motion for evaluation of child.

A person who makes a motion for the evaluation of a child for the purpose of determining whether the child is incompetent shall:  1. Certify that the motion is being made in good faith and is based on reasonable grounds to believe that the child is incompetent and cannot proceed in the case; and  2. Specify facts that support the motion, including, without limitation, any nonprivileged observations of or statements made by the child.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2029)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.155 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.155 - Appointment of one or more experts to evaluate and report on competence of child; qualification and duties of expert.

  1. If the juvenile court suspends a case pursuant to NRS 62D.145, the juvenile court shall appoint one or more experts, at least one of whom is a psychologist or psychiatrist, to evaluate the child and report on the competence of the child.  2. Before appointing an expert to evaluate and report on the competence of the child, the juvenile court shall consider the following factors to determine the ability and qualification of the expert to provide such an evaluation and report:  (a) The training and experience of the expert in child psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry or child forensic psychiatry;  (b) The licensure or professional certification of the expert; and  (c) Any other factor the juvenile court deems appropriate in making the appointment.  3. An expert appointed by the juvenile court to evaluate and report on the competence of a child must:  (a) Be deemed by the juvenile court to be able and qualified to evaluate and report on the competence of the child pursuant to subsection 2; and  (b) Prepare and provide a written report to the juvenile court and the parties not later than 14 days after the juvenile court enters an order appointing the expert, unless the juvenile court provides an extension for good cause shown.  4. The appointment of an expert pursuant to this section does not preclude the district attorney or the child from calling any other expert witness to testify concerning the competence of the child at an adjudicatory hearing, a hearing on a violation of juvenile probation or parole or a hearing to determine whether the child is incompetent. Any such expert witness must be allowed to evaluate the child and examine all relevant records and documents.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2029)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.160 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.160 - Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations.

  1. An expert who is appointed by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.155 shall evaluate the child as specified in the court order appointing the expert.  2. An expert shall consider as part of his or her evaluation the child’s ability to:  (a) Appreciate the allegations against the child;  (b) Appreciate the range and nature of possible penalties that may be imposed upon the child, if applicable;  (c) Understand the adversary nature of the legal process;  (d) Disclose to the child’s counsel facts pertinent to the case;  (e) Display appropriate courtroom behavior; and  (f) Testify regarding relevant issues.  3. An expert shall also consider as part of his or her evaluation, if appropriate, the following circumstances of a child:  (a) The age and developmental maturity of the child;  (b) Whether the child has a mental illness or disability or a developmental disorder;  (c) Whether the child has any other disability that affects the competence of the child; and  (d) Any other factor that affects the competence of the child.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2029)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.165 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.165 - Written report of expert: Contents.

  1. A written report submitted by an expert pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 62D.155 must:  (a) Identify the specific matters referred to the expert by the juvenile court for evaluation;  (b) Describe the procedures, techniques and tests used in the evaluation of the child and the purposes of each;  (c) Describe the considerations taken into account by the expert pursuant to NRS 62D.160;  (d) State any clinical observations, findings and opinions of the expert on each issue referred to the expert for evaluation by the juvenile court and specifically indicate any issues on which the expert was unable to give an opinion;  (e) Identify the sources of information used by the expert and present the factual basis for any clinical observations, findings and opinions of the expert; and  (f) State any recommended counseling, treatment, education or therapy to assist the child with behavioral, emotional, psychological or psychiatric issues, if ordered by the juvenile court to provide such recommendations.  2. In addition to the requirements set forth in subsection 1, if an expert believes that a child is incompetent, the expert shall also include in the report:  (a) Any recommended treatment or education for the child to attain competence;  (b) The likelihood that the child will attain competence under the recommended treatment or education;  (c) An assessment of the probable duration of the treatment or education required to attain competence;  (d) The probability that the child will attain competence in the foreseeable future; and  (e) If the expert recommends treatment for the child to attain competence, a recommendation as to whether services can best be provided to the child as an outpatient or inpatient, or by commitment to an institution for persons with intellectual disabilities or mental illness pursuant to NRS 62E.160.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2030)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.170 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.170 - Expedited hearing to determine competence of child.

  1. Upon receipt of the required written reports from all experts appointed by the juvenile court, the juvenile court shall hold an expedited hearing to determine whether the child is incompetent.  2. The parties may waive the presence of witnesses and submit the issue of competence to the juvenile court on the written reports of the experts who evaluated the child.  3. The party who made the motion to determine whether the child is competent has the burden of proof to rebut the presumption of competence by a preponderance of the evidence.  4. Unless the parties stipulate or the juvenile court orders otherwise, the parties shall disclose all witnesses, reports and documents at least 10 days before the scheduled day of the hearing.  5. During the hearing, the parties may:  (a) Introduce other evidence, including, without limitation, evidence related to treatment, competence and the possibility of ordering the involuntary administration of medicine; and  (b) Cross-examine witnesses.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2030)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.175 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.175 - Juvenile court to consider certain information only for certain purposes; exception; statements made by child during evaluation not admissible as evidence in certain circumstances.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the juvenile court may consider any information that is relevant to the determination of the competence of the child and any information elicited from the child pursuant to NRS 62D.140 to 62D.190, inclusive, only for the purpose of:  (a) Determining whether the child is incompetent; and  (b) Making a disposition of the case in juvenile court.  2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if a child whose competence is being determined presents any information to the juvenile court for a purpose other than those set forth in subsection 1.  3. Any statement made by a child during the course of an evaluation by an expert who is appointed by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.155, regardless of whether the child consented to the evaluation, is not admissible as evidence:  (a) On the issue of guilt in a delinquency proceeding, unless the child introduces the statement as evidence on the issue of guilt first; or  (b) In any criminal proceeding, unless the child introduces the statement as evidence first.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2031)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.180 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.180 - Determination of competence of child by juvenile court; additional determinations if child determined to be incompetent.

  1. After the juvenile court considers the written reports of all the experts appointed by the juvenile court, any additional written reports, and testimony and other evidence presented at the hearing, the juvenile court shall determine whether the child is incompetent.  2. If the juvenile court determines that the child is competent, the juvenile court shall proceed with the case.  3. If the juvenile court determines that the child is incompetent, the juvenile court shall determine whether:  (a) The child is a danger to himself or herself or society;  (b) Providing services to the child will assist the child in attaining competence and further the policy goals set forth in NRS 62A.360; and  (c) Any services provided to the child can best be provided to the child as an outpatient or inpatient, by commitment to an institution for persons with intellectual disabilities or mental illness pursuant to NRS 62E.160, or as otherwise allowed by law.  4. After the juvenile court makes the determinations set forth in subsection 3, the juvenile court shall issue all necessary and appropriate recommendations and orders.  5. Any treatment ordered by the juvenile court must provide the level of care, guidance and control that will be conducive to the child’s welfare and the best interests of this State.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2031)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.190 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.190 - Child determined to be incompetent may not be adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision or placed under supervision of juvenile court during period that child remains incompetent.

If the juvenile court determines that a child is incompetent pursuant to NRS 62D.180, during the period that the child remains incompetent, the child may not be:  1. Adjudicated a delinquent child or a child in need of supervision; or  2. Placed under the supervision of the juvenile court pursuant to a supervision and consent decree pursuant to NRS 62C.230.  (Added to NRS by 2015, 2033)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.200 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.200 - Full faith and credit given to proceedings of Indian tribe.

In a proceeding involving an Indian child, the juvenile court shall give full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of an Indian tribe to the same extent that the Indian tribe gives full faith and credit to the judicial proceedings of the courts of this state.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1058)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.210 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.210 - Procedure when proceedings involve placement into foster care; appointment of attorney.

  1. If a proceeding conducted pursuant to the provisions of this title involves the placement of an Indian child into foster care, the juvenile court shall:  (a) Cause the Indian child’s tribe to be notified in writing in the manner provided in the Indian Child Welfare Act. If the Indian child is eligible for membership in more than one tribe, each tribe must be notified.  (b) Transfer the proceedings to the Indian child’s tribe in accordance with the Indian Child Welfare Act or, if a tribe declines or is unable to exercise jurisdiction, exercise jurisdiction as provided in the Indian Child Welfare Act.  2. If the juvenile court determines that the parent of an Indian child for whom foster care is sought is indigent, the juvenile court, as provided in the Indian Child Welfare Act:  (a) Shall appoint an attorney to represent the parent;  (b) May appoint an attorney to represent the Indian child; and  (c) May apply to the Secretary of the Interior for the payment of the fees and expenses of such an attorney.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1058)
NV Rev Stat § 62D.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings|NRS 62D.300 - Power of juvenile court to expedite proceeding involving act committed against or witnessed by person less than 16 years of age.

  1. Upon the request of the district attorney, the juvenile court may expedite any proceeding conducted pursuant to the provisions of this title that involves an act committed against a person who is less than 16 years of age or an act witnessed by a person who is less than 16 years of age.  2. In determining whether to expedite a proceeding, the juvenile court may consider the effect that a delay in the proceeding may have on the mental or emotional health or well-being of the person who is less than 16 years of age.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 1058)