NRS 62D.140: “Incompetent” defined.
Where this section sits in the code
- TITLE 5 — JUVENILE JUSTICE
- CHAPTER 62D - PROCEDURE IN JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS
- DETERMINING COMPETENCE OF CHILD
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.
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