1.  An expert who is appointed by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.155 shall evaluate the child as specified in the court order appointing the expert.

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2.  An expert shall consider as part of his or her evaluation the child’s ability to:

(a) Appreciate the allegations against the child;

(b) Appreciate the range and nature of possible penalties that may be imposed upon the child, if applicable;

(c) Understand the adversary nature of the legal process;

(d) Disclose to the child’s counsel facts pertinent to the case;

(e) Display appropriate courtroom behavior; and

(f) Testify regarding relevant issues.

3.  An expert shall also consider as part of his or her evaluation, if appropriate, the following circumstances of a child:

(a) The age and developmental maturity of the child;

(b) Whether the child has a mental illness or disability or a developmental disorder;

(c) Whether the child has any other disability that affects the competence of the child; and

(d) Any other factor that affects the competence of the child.