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2020 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings
NRS 62D.140 - "Incompetent" defined.
Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 62D.140 (2020)
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)
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