Nevada Revised Statutes 129.110 – Persons to be served with notice; manner of service; hearing on petition
1. A copy of the notice issued pursuant to NRS 129.100, together with a copy of the petition, must be served upon:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 129.110
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(a) The parents or legal guardian of the minor or, if the parents or legal guardian cannot be found, the nearest known relative of the minor residing within this State, if any;
(b) The legal custodian of the minor, if any;
(c) The appropriate probation officer or parole officer for his or her review and recommendation if the minor is subject to the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to title 5 of NRS; and
(d) The district attorney of the county in which the matter is to be heard.
2. Service of the notice and petition may be made in any manner permitted by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure for the service of a summons and complaint. Return of service must be made as provided by that rule. Evidence must be presented to the court if addresses of those required to be served are unknown or for any other reason notice cannot be given.
3. The court shall hold a hearing on all petitions filed pursuant to NRS 129.080 to 129.140, inclusive.