Nevada § 62D.020 - Prosecution for same offense in another proceeding prohibited
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 62D.020 — Prosecution for same offense in another proceeding prohibited, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62D.020. Prosecution for same offense in another proceeding prohibited
1. If a child is prosecuted for an offense in a juvenile proceeding, the child may
not be prosecuted again for the same offense in another juvenile proceeding or in
a criminal proceeding as an adult. 2. For the purposes of this section: (a) A child is prosecuted for an offense in a juvenile proceeding if: (1) The district attorney files a petition against the child pursuant to the provisions
of this title alleging that the child committed a delinquent act; and (2) The juvenile court accepts the child's admission of the facts alleged in the petition
or, at an adjudicatory hearing to determine culpability, the juvenile court begins
to take evidence on the facts alleged in the petition. (b) An offense is the same offense if it is: (1) The offense alleged in the petition; or (2) An offense based upon the same conduct as that alleged in the petition.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 62D.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 62D.020 cover?
Section 62D.020 ("Prosecution for same offense in another proceeding prohibited") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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