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Nevada Emancipation Laws: How to Get Emancipated in Nevada (2026)
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A Nevada minor who is at least 16 years old, is a resident of the county, and is either married or living apart from their parents or legal guardian may petition the juvenile court for a decree of emancipation under NRS 129.080 and NRS 129.090. Marriage by itself does not emancipate a Nevada minor, and NRS 129.140 leaves other statutory and common-law methods of emancipation intact without naming any.
Information last verified on May 31, 2026.
What does emancipation mean in Nevada?
Emancipation is a legal process that ends the legal disabilities of minority before a minor turns 18. Under NRS 129.010, all persons 18 years of age who are under no legal disability are considered adults and capable of entering into any contract. Persons who have been declared emancipated under NRS 129.080 to 129.140 receive that same legal capacity before turning 18.
When a Nevada court enters a decree of emancipation, the minor is treated as an adult for the specific purposes listed in NRS 129.130. Parents lose their duty to support the minor, and the minor gains the power to contract, own property, consent to medical care, and take other legal actions without parental involvement.
Emancipation is not a blanket grant of adulthood. Nevada law keeps age-based restrictions in place for purposes such as alcohol, gaming, and voting. Those rules operate by their own statutes and are not affected by an emancipation decree.
How a minor can become emancipated in Nevada
Nevada law recognizes more than one path to emancipation. NRS 129.140 confirms that the judicial process under NRS 129.080 to 129.130 is "in addition to and not in substitution of, any other method of emancipation provided by statute or common law." That section preserves whatever other methods exist, but it does not itself name or create any.
Judicial petition. The primary route is a verified petition filed in the juvenile court of the county where the minor resides. The court holds a hearing, evaluates the minor's circumstances, and may enter a decree if the statutory requirements are satisfied and emancipation is in the minor's best interest. Details on this process appear in the section below.
Marriage. Marriage does not by itself emancipate a Nevada minor. NRS 129.080 lists being married as one of the alternative conditions (alongside living apart from a parent or guardian) that makes a minor eligible to petition the juvenile court for a decree of emancipation. A married minor still needs the court to enter that decree under NRS 129.080 to 129.130 before the minor is legally emancipated.
Military service. Emancipation by military enlistment is a common-law doctrine recognized in some states, but no Nevada statute makes active-duty service emancipating on its own. NRS 129.140 preserves other statutory and common-law methods without identifying military service as one of them. The only Nevada provision that addresses a servicemember minor's legal capacity is NRS 129.020, and it is narrow: it removes the disability of minority solely for transactions connected to a loan guaranteed or insured under the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944, not for general purposes. A minor considering enlistment should not assume a Nevada court or a third party will treat that service as an emancipation decree.
How to petition for emancipation in Nevada
Eligibility requirements
To file a petition under NRS 129.080, a minor must meet three baseline requirements:
- Age. The minor must be at least 16 years old.
- Residency. The minor must be a resident of the county where the petition is filed.
- Living situation. The minor must be living apart from their parents or legal guardian, or must already be married.
What the petition must contain
NRS 129.090 requires the petition to be in writing and verified by the petitioner. It must state:
- The minor's name, age, and address.
- The names and addresses of the minor's parents.
- The name and address of any legal guardian.
- The name and address of the nearest relative if no parent or guardian can be found.
- Details about the minor's schooling, employment, and separate living arrangements.
- That the minor willingly lives apart from their parents or legal guardian with the consent or acquiescence of those parents or that guardian.
- That the minor is managing their own financial affairs.
- That the minor's income is not derived from any activity declared a crime by state or federal law.
- That the minor is attending school or has been excused from enrolling in and attending school under NRS 392.040 to 392.125.
If any of these facts are not known, the petition must say so. The filing fee follows standard civil-action rates set by the district court clerk.
Notice and service
After the petition is filed, and unless the person to be served voluntarily appears and consents to the hearing, the court directs the clerk to issue a notice of hearing under NRS 129.100. Under NRS 129.110(1), a copy of that notice and a copy of the petition must be served on four categories of people:
- The minor's parents or legal guardian, or, if they cannot be found, the nearest known relative of the minor residing in Nevada.
- The minor's legal custodian, if there is one.
- The appropriate probation or parole officer, for review and recommendation, if the minor is subject to the court's jurisdiction under title 5 of NRS.
- The district attorney of the county where the matter will be heard.
The clerk issues the notice, but the court does not carry out service. Under NRS 129.110(2), service may be made in any manner permitted by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure for the service of a summons and complaint, and return of service must be made as that rule provides. If an address is unknown, or notice cannot be given for some other reason, evidence of that must be presented to the court.
The hearing
The court must hold a hearing on every petition filed under NRS 129.080 to 129.140. At the hearing, the court is required to address the petitioner personally and advise them of the consequences of emancipation before making any decision.
The court's decision and best-interest standard
Under NRS 129.120(4), the grant or denial of the petition is a matter within the discretion of the court, and in making its determination the court must consider four factors:
- Whether the minor's parents or guardian consent to emancipation.
- Whether the minor is substantially able to support themselves without financial assistance.
- Whether the minor is mature and knowledgeable enough to manage their own affairs without parental guidance.
- Whether emancipation is in the best interest of the minor.
The best-interest determination is the overarching standard. The court may request records from schools, probation offices, child welfare agencies, and other sources to inform its analysis. Meeting the first three factors does not guarantee a decree; the statute directs the court to consider them, and the decision remains discretionary.
If the court grants the petition, it enters a decree of emancipation that is "conclusive and binding" on the parties.
How old do you have to be, and the requirements
The minimum age for a judicial emancipation petition in Nevada is 16 years old under NRS 129.080. There is no provision in Chapter 129 that allows a minor younger than 16 to seek a decree through the courts, regardless of their circumstances.
Age alone is not enough. The minor must also be a resident of the county and must be either married or living apart from their parents or legal guardian. The petition itself has to state that the minor is managing their own financial affairs and that the income supporting that independence comes from a lawful source. The court then weighs the NRS 129.120 factors, including whether emancipation is in the minor's best interest.
Nevada's age-16 floor is consistent with most states. In practice, courts look carefully at whether a 16-year-old has stable housing, a steady lawful income, and a realistic plan for continued self-sufficiency, because a decree that leaves a teenager without resources can be voided on grounds of indigency under NRS 129.130.
What rights emancipation grants in Nevada, and what it does not
Rights granted under NRS 129.130
A decree of emancipation removes the disability of minority for the following purposes, and the minor is treated as an adult for each of them:
- Contracts. Entering into debt or contractual obligations of any kind, including leases and employment agreements.
- Litigation. Suing or being sued, and settling legal controversies in their own name.
- Property. Acquiring, encumbering, and conveying real or personal property.
- Medical consent. Consenting to medical, dental, or psychiatric care without parental consent, knowledge, or liability.
- Residence. Establishing their own place of residence.
- Education. Enrolling in schools or colleges without parental involvement.
Any obligation the minor incurs for these purposes is enforceable by and against the minor without regard to their age. Landlords, employers, and medical providers can treat the minor as a full legal adult in transactions covered by NRS 129.130.
What emancipation does not change
NRS 129.130 explicitly states that a decree of emancipation does not affect Nevada laws that:
- Prohibit the sale, purchase, or consumption of alcohol by a person under 21.
- Prohibit gaming or employment in gaming by or of a person under 21.
- Restrict the ability to marry of a person under 18.
- Govern referrals for delinquent acts or violations of NRS 392.040 to 392.125, unless the minor has been certified for trial as an adult under title 5 of NRS.
- Impose penalties or regulate conduct according to a person's age.
This means an emancipated 16-year-old cannot legally buy alcohol, enter a casino, or place a bet under Nevada gaming law. The voting age remains 18 under federal and state constitutional and election law, which an emancipation decree does not reach. Child-labor restrictions under NRS Chapter 609 that turn on age also remain in force.
How emancipation affects child support and FAFSA in Nevada
Child support
Under NRS 129.130, entry of a decree of emancipation terminates the parent's or guardian's obligation of support unless the decree provides otherwise. This is immediate upon the decree taking effect. However, if a parent is already delinquent on child support payments at the time the minor is emancipated, that parent must continue paying until the arrears are fully satisfied. Emancipation ends the ongoing obligation but does not erase past-due amounts.
Parents with existing court orders should seek a formal modification or termination from the family court after a decree is entered. For a broader overview of how support obligations work, see the guide to United States child support laws.
FAFSA and financial aid
Federal student aid dependency status is determined by the U.S. Department of Education under criteria set in the Higher Education Act. An emancipated minor who holds a court decree qualifies as an independent student on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), meaning parental income and assets are not counted in the expected family contribution calculation. This can significantly affect the aid package a student receives.
To claim independent status on the FAFSA, the student selects the emancipated minor option and may be asked to submit a copy of the court decree to the school's financial aid office for verification. Current guidance is available at studentaid.gov.
For a state-by-state overview, see the Emancipation laws by state hub page.
Legal Disclaimer: This page provides general legal information about Nevada emancipation law, not legal advice. Laws may change, and individual circumstances vary. Consult a licensed Nevada attorney or your local courthouse self-help center for advice specific to your situation.
Last updated: May 31, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old do you have to be to get emancipated in Nevada?
You must be at least 16 years old to petition the juvenile court for a decree of emancipation in Nevada under NRS 129.080. There is no court-based route available to minors under 16, regardless of their living situation or financial independence.
Can a minor get emancipated in Nevada without parental consent?
Yes. Parental consent is one of the four factors the court must consider under NRS 129.120(4), but it is not a requirement for the court to grant a decree. A minor who meets the NRS 129.080 requirements of age, county residency, and being either married or living apart from parents or a legal guardian can be emancipated even if parents do not consent, so long as the court exercises its discretion in favor of the decree and finds emancipation is in the minor's best interest.
Which court handles emancipation petitions in Nevada?
Emancipation petitions are filed in the juvenile court of the county where the minor resides, as required by NRS 129.080. In Clark County, that is the Family Division of the Eighth Judicial District Court. In Washoe County, it is the Family Court of the Second Judicial District Court. Each county may have its own local forms and filing procedures.
Does getting emancipated in Nevada end child support payments?
Yes, unless the decree provides otherwise, emancipation terminates the parent's ongoing duty of support under NRS 129.130. However, a parent who is already behind on child support payments at the time of the decree must still pay those arrears in full. Emancipation only ends the future obligation.
Does emancipation allow a minor to drink alcohol or gamble in Nevada?
No. NRS 129.130 explicitly states that a decree of emancipation does not remove age-based restrictions on alcohol or gaming. A minor must still be 21 to purchase or consume alcohol and 21 to participate in gaming under Nevada law, regardless of emancipated status.
Can an emancipation decree be reversed in Nevada?
Yes. Under NRS 129.130, any person or public agency may petition the court to void the decree if the minor has become indigent with insufficient means of support, or if the decree was obtained by fraud, misrepresentation, or withholding of material information. Voiding the decree does not undo contractual obligations or property rights that arose while it was in effect.
Does marriage automatically emancipate a minor in Nevada?
No. Marriage does not automatically emancipate a minor in Nevada. Under NRS 129.080, being married is one of the conditions that makes a minor eligible to petition the juvenile court for a decree of emancipation; the minor still must obtain that decree. A married minor who still lives with a parent is nonetheless eligible to file, because the statute's living-apart and marriage conditions are alternatives. Separately, NRS 122.025 lets a minor who is 17 years old marry with parental or guardian consent and district court authorization; it does not extend to minors younger than 17.
Updates
Corrected the eligibility rule to reflect that NRS 129.080 lets a minor petition if they are either married or living apart from a parent or guardian, clarified that granting a petition is within the court’s discretion, completed the list of people who must be served and who is responsible for serving them, and removed an unsupported claim that military enlistment emancipates a Nevada minor without a court decree.
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Corrected two errors about marriage in Nevada: marriage does not by itself emancipate a minor (NRS 129.080 makes it an eligibility condition to petition for a decree, not a substitute for one), and NRS 122.025's court-authorization pathway applies only to 17-year-olds, not all minors under 18.
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 129: MINORS’ DISABILITIES; JUDICIAL EMANCIPATION OF MINORS
§ 129.080Minor may petition juvenile court for decree of emancipation; reference to judicial officer.In force
Any minor who is at least 16 years of age, who is married or living apart from his or her parents or legal guardian, and who is a resident of the county, may petition the juvenile court of that county for a decree of emancipation. The district court may refer the petition to a judicial officer appointed pursuant to title 5 of NRS or chapter 432B of NRS.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-07 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 3 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2003
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Kirkpatrick v. Eighth Judicial District Court Ex Rel. County of Clark (Nevada Supreme Court 2003, 119 Nev. 66)“…Rights of Children § 15.04, at 672 (2d ed.1994). Although NRS 129.080 provides that a child "who is at least…”
- Kirkpatrick v. Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada (Nevada Supreme Court 2002, 118 Nev. 233)“…Rights of Children § 15.04, at 672 (2d ed. 1994). Although NRS 129.080 provides that a child who is at least s…”
- Kirkpatrick v. Dist. Ct. (Nevada Supreme Court 2002, 43 P.3d 998)“…Rights of Children § 15.04, at 672 (2d ed.1994). Although NRS 129.080 provides that a child who is at least s…”
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§ 129.130Decree of emancipation: Effect; petition to void decree.In force
1. If the court determines that the petition should be granted, it shall enter a decree of emancipation. 2. A decree so entered is conclusive and binding. 3. Such a decree emancipates the minor for all purposes and removes the disability of minority of the minor insofar as that disability may affect: (a) The incurring of indebtedness or contractual obligations of any kind; (b) The litigation and settlement of controversies; (c) The acquiring, encumbering and conveying of property or any interest therein; (d) The consenting to medical, dental or psychiatric care without parental consent, knowledge or liability; (e) The enrolling in any school or college; and (f) The establishment of the minor’s own residence. Ê For these purposes, the minor shall be considered in law as an adult, and any obligation the minor incurs is enforceable by and against the minor without regard to his or her minority. 4. Unless otherwise provided by the decree, the obligation of support otherwise owed a minor by his or her parent or guardian is terminated by the entry of the decree.
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§ 129.120Hearing: Duties and powers of court; considerations in grant or denial of petition.In force
1. At the time stated in the notice, or at the earliest time thereafter to which the hearing may be postponed, the court shall proceed to hear the petition. 2. At the hearing of the petition, the court shall address the petitioner personally and advise the petitioner of the consequences of emancipation, as described in NRS 129.130. 3. The court may request copies of records in the custody of the school district, the probation office, the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Human Services or any other public or private agency to assist in making its determination. The court may further request a recommendation from the probation officer, the Division of Child and Family Services or any other public or private agency that may have communicated with the minor regarding the petition. 4. The grant or denial of the petition is a matter within the discretion of the court.
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§ 129.090Petition: Contents; fees.In force
1. A petition filed pursuant to NRS 129.080 must be in writing, verified by the petitioner and set forth: (a) The name, age and address of the minor; (b) The names and addresses of the parents of the minor; (c) The name and address of any legal guardian of the minor; (d) If no parent or guardian can be found, the name and address of the child’s nearest known relative residing within this state; (e) Facts relating to the minor’s education, employment, and length of residence apart from his or her parents or guardian; (f) That the minor willingly lives apart from his or her parents or legal guardian with the consent or acquiescence of his or her parents or legal guardian; (g) That the minor is managing his or her own financial affairs; (h) That the source of the minor’s income is not derived from any activity declared to be a crime by the laws of this state or the United States; and (i) That the minor is attending school or has been excused from enrolling in and attending school pursuant to NRS 392.040 to 392.125, inclusive. 2. If any of the facts required by subsection 1 are not known, the petition must so state.
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§ 129.140Method not exclusive.In force
The method of emancipation of a minor provided for in NRS 129.080 to 129.130, inclusive, is in addition to and not in substitution of, any other method of emancipation provided by statute or common law.
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§ 129.010Age of majority.In force
All persons of the age of 18 years who are under no legal disability, and all persons who have been declared emancipated pursuant to NRS 129.080 to 129.140, inclusive, are capable of entering into any contract, and are, to all intents and purposes, held and considered to be of lawful age.
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Cited in 11 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2020
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Manning v. Warden, Nevada State Prison (Nevada Supreme Court 1983, 99 Nev. 82)“…We disagree. The age of majority in this state is eighteen. NRS 129.010; see also NRS 62.010. The legislature…”
- Bingham v. Bingham (Nevada Supreme Court 1975, 91 Nev. 539)“…d . . . during the minority of said children.” At the time, NRS 129.010 declared 21 to be the age of majority f…”
- State v. Hughes (Nevada Supreme Court 2011, 127 Nev. 626)“…al age; a child or juvenile"). Full legal age is defined in NRS 129.010 as 18 years: "[a]ll persons of the age…”
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§ 129.100Notice of filing of petition: Form.In force
1. After a petition has been filed, unless the person to be served voluntarily appears and consents to the hearing, the court shall direct the clerk to issue a notice, reciting briefly the substance of the petition, stating the time and date set for the hearing of the petition, and requiring the person served with the notice to appear before the court at the hearing if the person desires to oppose the petition. 2. The notice issued pursuant to subsection 1 must be in substantially the following form:
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§ 129.110Persons to be served with notice; manner of service; hearing on petition.In force
1. A copy of the notice issued pursuant to NRS 129.100, together with a copy of the petition, must be served upon: (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.
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§ 129.020Disability of minority removed in connection with any transaction entered into pursuant to Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944.In force
1. The disability of minority of any person otherwise eligible for guaranty or insurance of a loan pursuant to the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act of 1944, as amended (38 U.S.C. §§ 3701 et seq.), and of the minor spouse of any eligible veteran, irrespective of his or her age, in connection with any transaction entered into pursuant to that Act, as amended, is hereby removed for all purposes in connection with such transactions, including, but not limited to, incurring of indebtedness or obligations, acquiring, encumbering, selling, releasing or conveying property or any interest therein, and litigating or settling controversies arising therefrom, if all or part of any obligations incident to such transaction are guaranteed or insured by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs pursuant to such Act. 2. This section must not be construed to impose any other or greater rights or liabilities than would exist if such person and such spouse were under no such disability.
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 122: MARRIAGE
§ 122.025Marriage of minor who is 17 years of age: Consent of parent or guardian; authorization by court.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
1. A minor who is 17 years of age may marry only if the minor has the consent of: (a) Either parent; or (b) The minor’s legal guardian, Ê and the minor also obtains authorization from a district court as provided in this section. 2. In extraordinary circumstances, a district court may authorize the marriage of a minor who is 17 years of age if the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, after an evidentiary hearing in which both parties to the prospective marriage provide sworn testimony, that: (a) Both parties to the prospective marriage are residents of this State; (b) The marriage will serve the best interests of the minor; and (c) The minor has the consent required by paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1. Ê Pregnancy alone does not establish that the best interests of the minor will be served by marriage, nor may pregnancy be required by a court as a condition necessary for its authorization for the marriage of the minor.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 4 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2017
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Kirkpatrick v. Eighth Judicial District Court Ex Rel. County of Clark (Nevada Supreme Court 2003, 119 Nev. 66)“…lace. Bruce Kirkpatrick asked us to hold unconstitutional NRS 122.025, which permits a minor under the age of…”
- Kirkpatrick v. Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada (Nevada Supreme Court 2002, 118 Nev. 233)“…ct court, therefore, properly authorized in accordance with NRS 122.025(2), a constitutional statute. The maj…”
- Kirkpatrick v. Dist. Ct. (Nevada Supreme Court 2002, 43 P.3d 998)“…his case we are asked to determine the constitutionality of NRS 122.025, which permits a minor under the age of…”
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Also relied on in: Nevada Marriage License Requirements 2026: Fees, ID, No Wait
§ 122.020Persons capable of marriage.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 122.025, two persons, regardless of gender, who are at least 18 years of age, not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of the half blood, and not having a spouse living, may be joined in marriage. 2. Two persons, regardless of gender, who are married to each other may be rejoined in marriage if the record of their marriage has been lost or destroyed or is otherwise unobtainable.
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Cited in 13 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2023
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Kirkpatrick v. Eighth Judicial District Court Ex Rel. County of Clark (Nevada Supreme Court 2003, 119 Nev. 66)“…opinion ante p. 1063. [27] See id. [28] See NRS 122.020(1) (marriage at eighteen years old); NR…”
- Kirkpatrick v. Eighth Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada (Nevada Supreme Court 2002, 118 Nev. 233)“…hen the consent of the . . . district court, as required by NRS 122.020 or 122.025, has not been obtained, the…”
- Kirkpatrick v. Dist. Ct. (Nevada Supreme Court 2002, 43 P.3d 998)“…w]hen the consent of the ... district court, as required by NRS 122.020 or 122.025, has not been obtained, the…”
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 392: PUPILS
§ 392.040Enrollment and attendance required for child between 6 and 18 years of age; minimum age required for kindergarten and first grade; waiver from attendance available for child 5 years of age; effect of military transfer of parent of child.In force
1. Except as otherwise provided by law, each parent, custodial parent, guardian or other person in the State of Nevada having control or charge of any child between the ages of 6 and 18 years shall enroll the child in a public school and send the child to the public school for the full school day during all the time the public school is in session in the school district in which the child resides unless the child has graduated from high school. 2. A child who is 5 years of age on or before August 1 of the school year, or if August 1 does not occur during the school year, on or before August 1 preceding the school year, may be admitted to kindergarten at the beginning of that school year, and the child’s enrollment must be counted for purposes of apportionment. If a child is not 5 years of age on or before August 1 of the school year, or if August 1 does not occur during a school year, on or before August 1 preceding the school year, the child must not be admitted to kindergarten.
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Cited in 1 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2005
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Jacobs v. Clark County School District (District Court, D. Nevada 2005, 373 F. Supp. 2d 1162)“…lar to the Ohio statute discussed in Goss , NRS 392.040 mandates that all children between the…”
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Sources and References
- Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 129 (Minors Disabilities; Judicial Emancipation of Minors)(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS 129.010 (Age of majority)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.080 (Minor may petition juvenile court for decree of emancipation)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.090 (Petition: Contents)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.100 (Notice of filing of petition)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.110 (Service and hearing requirements)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.120 (Court decision and best-interest standard)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.130 (Decree of emancipation: Effect; petition to void decree)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.140 (Judicial emancipation is additional method, not substitution)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 122.020 (Persons capable of marriage in Nevada)(nevada.public.law)
- Federal Student Aid, Dependency Status(studentaid.gov).gov
- NRS 122.025 (Marriage of minor who is 17 years of age: Consent of parent or guardian; authorization by court)(nevada.public.law)
- NRS 129.080 (Petition by minor for decree of emancipation: eligibility)(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 129.090 (Petition: contents; verification; filing fee)(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 129.110 (Service of notice and petition; persons to be served; hearing required)(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 129.120 (Hearing; grant or denial within discretion of court; factors)(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 129.130 (Decree of emancipation: effect; laws not affected; voiding decree)(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 129.020 (Disability of minority removed in connection with Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944)(leg.state.nv.us)