Nevada § 62D.145 - Suspension of case to determine competence of child
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 62D.145 — Suspension of case to determine competence of child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62D.145. Suspension of case to determine competence of child
1. Any time after a petition is filed and before the final disposition of a case,
if doubt arises as to the competence of a child, the juvenile court shall suspend
the case until the question of competence is determined. 2. During the period when the competence of a child is being determined, the juvenile
court shall consider the appropriate placement of the child and any services or other
care to be provided to the child that are necessary for the well-being of the child
or for public safety, and may issue any necessary orders. 3. The period in which the juvenile court is required to make its final disposition
of a case, as set forth in NRS 62D.310 , is tolled during the period when the competence of a child is being determined.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 62D.145 cover?
Section 62D.145 ("Suspension of case to determine competence 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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