62D.300 - Power of juvenile court to expedite proceeding involving act committed against or witnessed by person less than 16 years of age. - Nevada Statutes

62D.300  Power of juvenile court to expedite proceeding involving act committed against or witnessed by person less than 16 years of age.

      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)