Nevada Revised Statutes 125E.310 – Representation of parties
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 7.285, a tribe that is a party to a child custody proceeding involving an Indian child may be represented by any person, regardless of whether the person is licensed to practice law.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 125E.310
- Affirmed: In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. An attorney who is not barred from practicing law in this State may appear in any proceeding involving an Indian child without associating with local counsel if the attorney establishes to the satisfaction of the State Bar of Nevada that:
(a) The attorney will appear in a court in this State for the limited purpose of participating in a proceeding under chapter 432B of NRS subject to the provisions of NRS 125E.010 to 125E.370, inclusive;
(b) The attorney represents an Indian child’s parent, Indian custodian or tribe; and
(c) The Indian child’s tribe has affirmed the Indian child’s membership or eligibility for membership under tribal law.
3. An Indian custodian or tribe may notify the court, orally on the record or in writing, that the Indian custodian or tribe withdraws as a party to the proceeding.