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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.140 (2026)

“Incompetent” defined

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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)

     

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2024–2024 · leading case: In re D.C., Jr., 546 P.3d 810 (Nev. 2024).
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In re D.C., Jr., 546 P.3d 810 (Nev. 2024). · cites it 12× “understood jury trials—it stated that "if we were in a criminal proceeding, you would really want to make sure the individual understands what the role of the jury is and how that works .”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.140(1): 1 case
In re D.C., Jr., 546 P.3d 810 (Nev. 2024). “understood jury trials—it stated that "if we were in a criminal proceeding, you would really want to make sure the individual understands what the role of the jury is and how that works .”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.140(2): 1 case
In re D.C., Jr., 546 P.3d 810 (Nev. 2024). “understood jury trials—it stated that "if we were in a criminal proceeding, you would really want to make sure the individual understands what the role of the jury is and how that works .”
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.140(3): 1 case
In re D.C., Jr., 546 P.3d 810 (Nev. 2024). “understood jury trials—it stated that "if we were in a criminal proceeding, you would really want to make sure the individual understands what the role of the jury is and how that works .”
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