Nevada Revised Statutes 128.087 – Hearing to determine whether to transfer venue for parent who objects to venue
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1. If a petition for termination of parental rights has been filed and a parent whose consent is required objects in writing to venue, the court must conduct a hearing to determine whether to transfer venue to another county. For the purpose of determining whether to transfer venue to another county, the court shall consider the ease of access to the court for the defendant and the factors set forth in NRS 13.050 and 128.030.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 128.087
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- 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.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.
2. For the purpose of conducting a hearing pursuant to subsection 1, a party or witness located in another jurisdiction may testify by telephone or audiovisual or other electronic means.