Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.140

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 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.

NRS 62D.140

Added to NRS by 2015, 2028

Added by 2015, Ch. 364,§2, eff. 10/1/2015.