Nevada Revised Statutes 62D.100 – Right to representation by attorney; appointment of attorney under certain circumstances; compensation
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1. A parent or guardian of a child who is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision may be represented by an attorney at all stages of the proceedings. The juvenile court may not appoint an attorney for a parent or guardian, unless the juvenile court:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 62D.100
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
(a) Finds that such an appointment is required in the interests of justice; and
(b) Specifies in the record the reasons for the appointment.
2. Each attorney who is appointed pursuant to subsection 1 is entitled to the same compensation and expenses from the county as is provided in NRS 7.125 and 7.135 for attorneys appointed to represent persons charged with criminal offenses.