Nevada § 65.010 - Appointment of guardian ad litem
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 65.010 — Appointment of guardian ad litem, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65.010. Appointment of guardian ad litem
When a guardian ad litem is appointed by the justice, the guardian ad litem must be
appointed as follows: 1. If the infant, insane or incapacitated person be plaintiff, the appointment must
be made before the summons is issued, upon the application of the infant, if the infant
be of the age of 14 years; if under that age, or if insane or incapacitated, upon
the application of a relative or friend. 2. If the infant, insane or incapacitated person be defendant, the appointment must
be made at the time the summons is returned or before the answer, upon the application
of the infant, if the infant be of the age of 14 years, and apply at the time or before
the summons is returned; if the infant be under the age of 14, or be insane or incapacitated,
or neglect so to apply, then upon the application of a relative or friend, or any
other party to the action, or by the justice on the motion of the justice.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 65.010
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 65.010 cover?
Section 65.010 ("Appointment of guardian ad litem") 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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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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