NRS 159A.054
Finding of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition

  • appointment of guardian.

1.

If the court finds that the proposed protected minor is not in need of a guardian, the court shall dismiss the petition.

2.

If the court finds that appointment of a guardian is required, the court shall appoint a guardian of the proposed protected minor’s person, estate, or person and estate.

3.

The court shall not find that a proposed protected minor is in need of a guardian solely because the person currently responsible for the proposed protected minor:

(a)

Is deaf, is blind or has another physical disability; or

(b)

Is the holder of a valid registry identification card.

4.

As used in this section:

(a)

“Blind” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.082.

(b)

“Holder of a valid registry identification card” means a person who holds a valid registry identification card as defined in NRS 453A.140 that identifies the person as:

(1)

Exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of marijuana; or

(2)

A designated primary caregiver as defined in NRS 453A.080.

Source: Section 159A.054 — Finding of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition; appointment of guardian., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-159A.­html#NRS159ASec054.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 159A.054’s source at nv​.us