Nevada Revised Statutes 62B.310 – Exclusive jurisdiction; exceptions; powers of other courts
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1. If the juvenile court exercises jurisdiction over a child regarding any matter within the purview of this title, another court may not exercise jurisdiction over the child regarding that matter, unless the juvenile court:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 62B.310
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
(a) Certifies the child for proper criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to the provisions of this title; or
(b) Transfers the case to another court pursuant to the provisions of this title.
2. The provisions of this title do not deprive another court of the right to determine:
(a) The custody of the child upon a writ of habeas corpus; or
(b) The custody or guardianship of the child in a case involving divorce or problems of domestic relations.