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Nevada Legal Ages Laws<\/h1>\n
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Like most states, Nevada recognizes 18 as the "age of majority." This is the age when state residents are legally considered adults. Other legal age laws, however, give minors<\/a> the ability to become emancipated, give consent to medical treatment, and perform other legal matters that are usually reserved for adults. This article is a quick summary of legal age laws in Nevada.<\/p>\r\n

Age of Majority in Nevada<\/h2>\r\n

The "age of majority" is 18 in most states<\/a>. For those younger than 18, legal age laws also dictate certain rights and responsibilities for minors. For instance, Nevada’s legal age laws state that a child that is 16 or older may be emancipated by judicial order.<\/p>\r\n

Nevada Age Statutes<\/h2>\r\n

The following chart highlights the basics of Nevada legal age laws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

Age of Majority<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Under \u00a7129.010<\/a>, the age of majority is 18.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Eligibility for Emancipation<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Under \u00a7129.080<\/a>, minors are eligible for emancipation at the age of 16.<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Contracts by Minors<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Minors’ Ability to Sue<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n

Minors’ Consent to Medical Treatment<\/p>\r\n<\/th>\r\n