2015 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 62B - General Administration; Jurisdiction
NRS 62B.310 - Exclusive jurisdiction; exceptions; powers of other courts.

NV Rev Stat § 62B.310 (2015) What's This?

1. If the juvenile court exercises jurisdiction over a child regarding any matter within the purview of this title, another court may not exercise jurisdiction over the child regarding that matter, unless the juvenile court:

(a) Certifies the child for proper criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to the provisions of this title; or

(b) Transfers the case to another court pursuant to the provisions of this title.

2. The provisions of this title do not deprive another court of the right to determine:

(a) The custody of the child upon a writ of habeas corpus; or

(b) The custody or guardianship of the child in a case involving divorce or problems of domestic relations.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1030)

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