Title 159 · NRS Chapter 159

Burden of proof.

Citation: NRS 159.337

Section: 159.159.337

NRS

159.337

Burden of proof.

In a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 159.331 to 159.338 , inclusive:

1. The guardian has the burden of proof if he or she:

(a) Petitions the court to restrict the ability of a relative or person of natural affection to communicate, visit or interact with a protected person pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 159.333 ;

(b) Petitions the court to modify or rescind an order pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 159.333 ; or

(c) Opposes a petition filed pursuant to NRS 159.335 .

2. A relative or person of natural affection has the burden of proof if he or she petitions the court to modify or rescind an order pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 159.333 .

(Added to NRS by 2017, 2549 )