Right to counsel for certain minors in termination and modification matters
Nevada
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Legislation
, Guardianship/Conservatorship of Children - Child (incomplete)
Plenary Establishment
Discretionary appointment
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.045 provides that the court may appoint an attorney to represent the protected minor or proposed protected minor when a petition for guardianship is filed. The statute specifies that such an attorney may not also serve in a guardian ad litem or best interests role.
No right to counsel provision was found upon the appointment of a temporary guardian or conservator.
Termination or Modification
Right to counsel for certain minors
When a petition for modification or termination of the guardianship is filed, “the court shall appoint an attorney … if: (a) The protected minor is unable to retain an attorney; or (b) The court determines that the appointment is necessary to protect the interests of the protected minor.” Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.1905(2)
Appointment of Counsel: Yes
Qualified: Yes
