Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.030

This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.030, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.

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“Child” defined

Official statutory text

1. “ Child ” means: (a) A person who is less than 18 years of age; (b) A person who is less than 21 years of age and subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for an unlawful act that was committed before the person reached 18 years of age; or (c) A person who is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court as a juvenile sex offender pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62F.205 to 62F.360 , inclusive.

2. The term does not include: (a) A person who is excluded from the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62B.330 ; (b) A person who is transferred to the district court for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to NRS 62B.335 ; or (c) A person who is certified for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to NRS 62B.390 or 62B.400 .

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