# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.018: “Home state” defined

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## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.018
- **Heading:** “Home state” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 13 / Chapter 159A / Section 159A.018

## Text

“ Home state ” means:

1. The state in which the proposed protected minor lived with a parent or a person acting as a parent for at least 6 consecutive months, including any temporary absence from the state, immediately before the filing of a petition for the appointment of a guardian.

2. In the case of a child less than 6 months of age, the state in which the child lived from birth, including any temporary absence from the state, with a parent or a person acting as a parent.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.013 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.013.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.015 “Court” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.017 “Guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.017.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.018 “Home state” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.018.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.023 “Minor” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.024 “Private professional guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.024.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.025 “Proposed protected minor” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.028 Terms: “Writing” or “written”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.028.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.033 Application to guardians ad litem](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.033.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.034 Notice by petitioner: To whom required; manner for providing; waiver of requirement; proof of giving filed with court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.034.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.036 Giving of notices and issuance of citations by clerk of court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.036.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.037 Venue for appointment of guardian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.037.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159A.039 Proceedings commenced in more than one county](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159A_S159A.039.md)

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