Nevada Revised Statutes 12.050 – Appointment of guardian ad litem
When a guardian ad litem is appointed by the court, the guardian ad litem must be appointed as follows:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 12.050
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
1. When the infant is plaintiff, upon the application of the infant if the infant be of the age of 14 years, or, if under that age, upon the application of a relative or friend of the infant.
2. When the infant is defendant, upon the application of the infant if the infant be of the age of 14 years and apply within 10 days after the service of the summons, or, if under that age or if the infant neglect to so apply, then upon the application of a relative or friend of the infant, or any other party to the action.
3. When an insane or incompetent person is a party to an action or proceeding, upon the application of a relative or friend of such insane or incompetent person, or of any other party to the action or proceeding.