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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 7.285, a tribe that is a party to a child custody proceeding involving an Indian child may be represented by any person, regardless of whether the person is licensed to practice law.
2. An attorney who is not barred from practicing law in this State may appear in any proceeding involving an Indian child without associating with local counsel if the attorney establishes to the satisfaction of the State Bar of Nevada that:
(a) The attorney will appear in a court in this State for the limited purpose of participating in a proceeding under chapter 432B of NRS subject to the provisions of NRS 125E.010 to 125E.370, inclusive;
(b) The attorney represents an Indian child's parent, Indian custodian or tribe; and
(c) The Indian child's tribe has affirmed the Indian child's membership or eligibility for membership under tribal law.
3. An Indian custodian or tribe may notify the court, orally on the record or in writing, that the Indian custodian or tribe withdraws as a party to the proceeding.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 11. Domestic Relations § 125E.310. Representation of parties - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-11-domestic-relations/nv-rev-st-125e-310/
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