As used in NRS 62D.140 to 62D.190, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, ‘incompetent’ means a child does not have the present ability to:

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1.  Understand the nature of the allegations of delinquency or, if the child is a child in need of supervision, the allegations against the child;

2.  Understand the nature and purpose of the court proceedings; or

3.  Aid and assist the child’s counsel in the defense at any time during the proceedings with a reasonable degree of rational understanding.