1. Upon the request of the district attorney, the juvenile court may expedite any proceeding conducted pursuant to the provisions of this title that involves an act committed against a person who is less than 16 years of age or an act witnessed by a person who is less than 16 years of age.
2. In determining whether to expedite a proceeding, the juvenile court may consider the effect that a delay in the proceeding may have on the mental or emotional health or well-being of the person who is less than 16 years of age.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1058)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 62D - Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings
NRS 62D.010 - Manner for conducting proceedings; proceeding open to public; exception.
NRS 62D.020 - Prosecution for same offense in another proceeding prohibited.
NRS 62D.035 - Attorney authorized to consult with and seek appointment of certain professionals.
NRS 62D.110 - Juvenile court to provide certificate of attendance to parent or guardian; contents.
NRS 62D.140 - "Incompetent" defined.
NRS 62D.145 - Suspension of case to determine competence of child.
NRS 62D.150 - Duties of person making motion for evaluation of child.
NRS 62D.160 - Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations.
NRS 62D.165 - Written report of expert: Contents.
NRS 62D.170 - Expedited hearing to determine competence of child.
NRS 62D.185 - Periodic review by juvenile court of child determined to be incompetent.
NRS 62D.200 - Full faith and credit given to proceedings of Indian tribe.
NRS 62D.310 - Period for final disposition of cases.
NRS 62D.400 - Electronic filing of certain documents.
NRS 62D.415 - Use of instrument of restraint on child during proceeding.