Nevada § 62B.370 - When court must transfer case to juvenile court
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 62B.370 — When court must transfer case to juvenile court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62B.370. When court must transfer case to juvenile court
1. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a court shall transfer a case and record
to the juvenile court if, during the pendency of a proceeding involving a criminal
offense, it is ascertained that the person who is charged with the offense was less
than 18 years of age when the person allegedly committed the offense. 2. A court shall not transfer a case and record to the juvenile court if the proceeding
involves a criminal offense: (a) Excluded from the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62B.330 ; or (b) Transferred to the court pursuant to NRS 62B.335 . 3. A court making a transfer pursuant to this section shall: (a) Order the child to be taken immediately to the place of detention designated by
the juvenile court; (b) Order the child to be taken immediately to appear before the juvenile court;
or (c) Release the child to the custody of a suitable person and order the child to be
brought before the juvenile court at a time designated by the juvenile court.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 62B.370
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 62B.370 cover?
Section 62B.370 ("When court must transfer case to juvenile court") 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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