NRS 62D.160
Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations.

1.

An expert who is appointed by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.155 shall evaluate the child as specified in the court order appointing the expert.

2.

An expert shall consider as part of his or her evaluation the child’s ability to:

(a)

Appreciate the allegations against the child;

(b)

Appreciate the range and nature of possible penalties that may be imposed upon the child, if applicable;

(c)

Understand the adversary nature of the legal process;

(d)

Disclose to the child’s counsel facts pertinent to the case;

(e)

Display appropriate courtroom behavior; and

(f)

Testify regarding relevant issues.

3.

An expert shall also consider as part of his or her evaluation, if appropriate, the following circumstances of a child:

(a)

The age and developmental maturity of the child;

(b)

Whether the child has a mental illness or disability or a developmental disorder;

(c)

Whether the child has any other disability that affects the competence of the child; and

(d)

Any other factor that affects the competence of the child.

Source: Section 62D.160 — Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-62D.­html#NRS62DSec160.

62D.010
Manner for conducting proceedings 62D.020
Prosecution for same offense in another proceeding prohibited. 62D.030
Advisement of right to representation by attorney 62D.035
Attorney authorized to consult with and seek appointment of certain professionals. 62D.040
Procedure at first appearance at intake and before juvenile court 62D.100
Right to representation by attorney 62D.110
Juvenile court to provide certificate of attendance to parent or guardian 62D.120
Juvenile court to provide to parents and guardians notice of juvenile proceedings to be held after detention hearing 62D.130
Terminating or threatening to terminate employment of parent or guardian for appearance at proceeding prohibited 62D.140
“Incompetent” defined. 62D.145
Suspension of case to determine competence of child. 62D.150
Duties of person making motion for evaluation of child. 62D.155
Appointment of one or more experts to evaluate and report on competence of child 62D.160
Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations. 62D.165
Written report of expert: Contents. 62D.170
Expedited hearing to determine competence of child. 62D.175
Juvenile court to consider certain information only for certain purposes 62D.180
Determination of competence of child by juvenile court 62D.185
Periodic review by juvenile court of child determined to be incompetent. 62D.190
Child determined to be incompetent may not be adjudicated delinquent or in need of supervision or placed under supervision of juvenile court during period that child remains incompetent. 62D.200
Full faith and credit given to proceedings of Indian tribe. 62D.210
Procedure when proceedings involve placement into foster care 62D.300
Power of juvenile court to expedite proceeding involving act committed against or witnessed by person less than 16 years of age. 62D.310
Period for final disposition of cases. 62D.320
Continuances. 62D.400
Electronic filing of certain documents. 62D.405
Interpreters. 62D.410
Subpoenas. 62D.415
Use of instrument of restraint on child during proceeding. 62D.420
Admissible evidence 62D.430
Fees allowed for witnesses and other persons acting under order of juvenile court 62D.440
Disclosure to victim of disposition of case 62D.500
Appeals.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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