Nevada § 62D.160 - Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations
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§ 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: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 62D.160 ("Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations") 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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