Nevada § 125C.220 - Presumptions concerning custody and visitation when parent of child is convicted of first degree murder of other parent of child
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 125C.220 — Presumptions concerning custody and visitation when parent of child is convicted of first degree murder of other parent of child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125C.220. Presumptions concerning custody and visitation when parent of child is convicted of first degree murder of other parent of child
1. The conviction of the parent of a child for murder of the first degree of the other
parent of the child creates a rebuttable presumption that sole or joint custody of
the child by the convicted parent is not in the best interest of the child. The rebuttable presumption may be overcome only if: (a) The court determines that: (1) There is no other suitable guardian for the child; (2) The convicted parent is a suitable guardian for the child; and (3) The health, safety and welfare of the child are not at risk; or (b) The child is of suitable age to signify his or her assent and assents to the order
of the court awarding sole or joint custody of the child to the convicted parent. 2. The conviction of the parent of a child for murder of the first degree of the other
parent of the child creates a rebuttable presumption that rights to visitation with
the child are not in the best interest of the child and must not be granted if custody
is not granted pursuant to subsection 1. The rebuttable presumption may be overcome
only if: (a) The court determines that: (1) The health, safety and welfare of the child are not at risk; and (2) It will be beneficial for the child to have visitations with the convicted parent;
or (b) The child is of suitable age to signify his or her assent and assents to the order
of the court awarding rights to visitation with the child to the convicted parent. 3. Until the court makes a determination pursuant to this section, no person may bring
the child into the presence of the convicted parent without the consent of the legal
guardian or custodian of the child.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 125C.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 125C.220 cover?
Section 125C.220 ("Presumptions concerning custody and visitation when parent of child is convicted of first degree murder of other parent of child") 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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