Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.275 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.275
Vacating and sealing records of adjudication of delinquency for certain unlawful acts by child who was victim of trafficking or involuntary servitude
Status: in_force

1. If a child has been adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act listed in subsection 2, the child may petition the juvenile court for an order: (a) Vacating the adjudication; and (b) Sealing all records relating to the adjudication.

2. A child may file a petition pursuant to subsection 1 if the child was adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act in violation of: (a) NRS 201.353 or 201.354 , for engaging in prostitution or solicitation for prostitution, provided that the child was not alleged to be a customer of a prostitute; (b) NRS 207.200 , for unlawful trespass; (c) Paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 463.350 , for loitering; or (d) A county, city or town ordinance, for loitering for the purpose of solicitation or prostitution.

3. The juvenile court may grant a petition filed pursuant to subsection 1 if: (a) The petitioner was adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act described in subsection 2; (b) The participation of the petitioner in the unlawful act was the result of the petitioner having been a victim of: (1) Trafficking in persons as described in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, 22 U.S.C. §§ 7101 et seq. ; or (2) Involuntary servitude as described in NRS 200.463 or 200.4631 ; and (c) The petitioner files a petition pursuant to subsection 1 with due diligence after the petitioner has ceased being a victim of trafficking or involuntary servitude or has sought services for victims of such trafficking or involuntary servitude.

4. Before the court decides whether to grant a petition filed pursuant to subsection 1, the court shall: (a) Notify the district attorney and the chief probation officer or the Chief of the Youth Parole Bureau and allow any person who has evidence that is relevant to consideration of the petition to testify at the hearing on the petition; and (b) Take into consideration any reasonable concerns for the safety of the petitioner, family members of the petitioner or other victims that may be jeopardized by the granting of the petition.

5. If the court grants a petition filed pursuant to subsection 1, the court shall: (a) Vacate the adjudication and dismiss the accusatory pleading; and (b) Order sealed all records relating to the adjudication.

6. If a petition filed pursuant to subsection 1 does not satisfy the requirements of NRS 62H.130 or the juvenile court determines that the petition is otherwise deficient with respect to the sealing of the petitioner's record, the juvenile court may enter an order to vacate the adjudication and dismiss the accusatory pleading if the petitioner satisfies all requirements necessary for the adjudication to be vacated.

7. If the juvenile court enters an order pursuant to subsection 6, the court shall also order sealed all records of the petitioner which relate to the adjudication being vacated in accordance with paragraph (b) of subsection 5, regardless of whether any records relating to other adjudications are ineligible for sealing either by operation of law or because of a deficiency in the petition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.230 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.230
“Parent” defined
Status: in_force

“ Parent ” means a natural parent, adoptive parent or stepparent.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.580 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.580
Program of restitution through work: Establishment; requirements; powers of director of juvenile services
Status: in_force

1. A director of juvenile services may establish a program of restitution through work. A program of restitution through work must: (a) Include, but is not limited to, instruction in skills for employment and work ethics; and (b) Require a child who participates in the program to: (1) With the assistance of the program and if practicable, seek and obtain a position of employment with a public or private employer; and (2) Sign an authorization form that permits money to be deducted from the wages of the child to pay restitution. The director of juvenile services may prescribe the contents of the authorization form and may determine the amount of money to be deducted from the wages of the child to pay restitution, but the director shall not require that more than: (I) Fifty percent of the wages of the child be deducted to pay restitution if the child, with the approval of the director or probation officer, secures the employment without the assistance of the program; or (II) Sixty percent of the wages of the child be deducted to pay restitution if the child secures the employment with the assistance of the program.

2. A program of restitution through work may include, but is not limited to, cooperative agreements with public or private employers to make available positions of employment for a child who participates in the program.

3. A director of juvenile services may terminate participation by a child in a program of restitution through work for any lawful reason or purpose.

4. A director of juvenile services may contract with persons and public or private entities that are qualified to operate or to participate in a program of restitution through work.

5. A director of juvenile services may designate a person to carry out the provisions of this section.

6. The provisions of this section do not: (a) Create a right on behalf of a child to participate in a program of restitution through work or to hold a position of employment; or (b) Establish a basis for any cause of action against the State of Nevada or its officers or employees for denial of the ability to participate in or for removal from a program of restitution through work or for denial of or removal from a position of employment.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.360 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.360
No jurisdiction over child subject to exclusive jurisdiction of Indian tribe
Status: in_force

The juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a child who is subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of an Indian tribe.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.290 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.290
“Restitution” defined
Status: in_force

“ Restitution ” means restitution ordered by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62E.550 to 62E.610 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62F.140 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62F / Section 62F.140
Alternative plan of attendance: May be requested when alternative plan of supervision is not approved; requirements; modification or rescission
Status: in_force

1. If the juvenile court does not approve an alternative plan of supervision pursuant to NRS 62F.130 for a child who has been adjudicated delinquent for a sexual offense or a sexually motivated act, the superintendent of the county school district or the executive head of the private school may request that the juvenile court approve an alternative plan of attendance for the child.

2. An alternative plan of attendance: (a) Must be designed to prevent contact between the victim and the child during school hours and during extracurricular activities conducted on school grounds; and (b) Must not interfere with or alter the schedule of classes or the extracurricular activities of the victim.

3. Before approving an alternative plan of attendance, the juvenile court shall provide notice and an opportunity to be heard to the child, the parent or guardian of the child, the district attorney, the victim and the parent or guardian of the victim.

4. If the juvenile court approves an alternative plan of attendance, the district attorney, the victim or the parent or guardian of the victim may petition the juvenile court to modify or rescind the alternative plan on the basis that: (a) The alternative plan is not protecting the safety or the interests of the victim; or (b) The child or the public school or private school is not complying with the alternative plan.

5. Upon receiving a petition to modify or rescind an alternative plan of attendance, the juvenile court may modify or rescind the alternative plan after providing notice and an opportunity to be heard to the child, the parent or guardian of the child, the district attorney, the victim, the parent or guardian of the victim and the superintendent of the county school district or the executive head of the private school.

6. If the juvenile court rescinds the alternative plan of attendance, the child is subject to the provisions of NRS 62F.100 to 62F.150 , inclusive, as if the alternative plan had not existed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.180 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.180
Determination of competence of child by juvenile court; additional determinations if child determined to be incompetent; issuance of necessary recommendations and orders
Status: in_force

1. After the juvenile court considers the written reports of all the experts appointed by the juvenile court, any additional written reports, and testimony and other evidence presented at the hearing, the juvenile court shall determine whether the child is incompetent.

2. If the juvenile court determines that the child is competent, the juvenile court shall proceed with the case.

3. If the juvenile court determines that the child is incompetent, the juvenile court shall determine whether: (a) The child is a danger to himself or herself or society; (b) Providing services to the child will assist the child in attaining competence and further the policy goals set forth in NRS 62A.360 ; and (c) Any services provided to the child can best be provided to the child as an outpatient or inpatient, by commitment to an institution for persons with intellectual disabilities or mental illness pursuant to NRS 62E.160 , or as otherwise allowed by law.

4. After the juvenile court makes the determinations set forth in subsection 3, the juvenile court shall issue all necessary and appropriate recommendations and orders. The juvenile court may order a division facility to accept and provide services to the child consistent with the provisions of NRS 433B.320 . As used in this subsection, “division facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 433B.070 .

5. Any treatment ordered by the juvenile court must provide the level of care, guidance and control that will be conducive to the child's welfare and the best interests of this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62F.130 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62F / Section 62F.130
Alternative plan of supervision: Required for attendance at same school as victim; conditions; modification or rescission; victim and parent or guardian of victim to be informed of rights
Status: in_force

1. The juvenile court may permit a child who has been adjudicated delinquent for a sexual offense or a sexually motivated act to attend a public school or private school that a victim of the sexual offense or the sexually motivated act is attending if, upon the request of the child, the superintendent of the county school district or the executive head of the private school: (a) The juvenile court develops and approves an alternative plan of supervision for the child that protects the safety and the interests of the victim; (b) The victim and the parent or guardian of the victim consent, in writing, to the plan; (c) The superintendent of the county school district or the executive head of the private school consents, in writing, to the plan; and (d) The child and the parent or guardian of the child agree, in writing, to comply with the conditions of the plan.

2. As part of an alternative plan of supervision, the juvenile court shall impose reasonable conditions on the child and, if necessary to facilitate the alternative plan, on the parent or guardian of the child. The conditions must be designed to protect the safety and the interests of the victim and to ensure that the child complies with the plan.

3. Upon its own motion or upon a request from the district attorney, the victim, the parent or guardian of the victim or the probation officer or parole officer, as appropriate, assigned to the child, the juvenile court may modify or rescind the alternative plan of supervision or a condition of the alternative plan after providing notice and an opportunity to be heard to the child, the parent or guardian of the child, the district attorney and the parties who consented to the alternative plan. If a proposed modification is reasonably likely to increase contact between the victim and the child, the juvenile court may not make the modification without the written consent of the victim and the parent or guardian of the victim. If the juvenile court rescinds the alternative plan of supervision, the child is subject to the provisions of NRS 62F.100 to 62F.150 , inclusive, as if the alternative plan had not existed.

4. Before the juvenile court accepts the written consent of the victim and the parent or guardian of the victim pursuant to this section, the juvenile court shall inform them of their right to withhold consent and, except as otherwise provided in NRS 62F.140 , their right to have the child not attend the public school or private school the victim is attending.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.200 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.200
Division of Child and Family Services to establish standardized system for collecting and analyzing information concerning juvenile justice; regulations; withholding of state money for noncompliance with regulations
Status: in_force

1. The Division of Child and Family Services shall: (a) Establish a standardized system for the reporting, collection, analysis, maintenance and retrieval of information concerning juvenile justice in this State. (b) Be responsible for the retrieval and analysis of the categories of information contained in the standardized system and the development of any reports from that information. (c) Adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section, including requirements for the transmittal of information to the standardized system from the juvenile courts, local juvenile probation departments and the staff of the youth correctional services, as directed by the Department of Health and Human Services. (d) Adopt such regulations as are necessary to implement the performance measures and evidence-based standards developed by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.610 and 62B.615 .

2. Each juvenile court and local juvenile probation department and the staff of the youth correctional services, as directed by the Department of Health and Human Services, shall comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to this section.

3. The Division of Child and Family Services may withhold state money from a juvenile court or department of juvenile services that does not comply with the regulations adopted pursuant to this section. Before any money is withheld, the Division shall: (a) Notify the department of juvenile services of the specific provisions of the regulations adopted pursuant to this section with which the department is not in compliance; (b) Require the department of juvenile services to submit a corrective action plan to the Division within 60 days after receiving such a notice of noncompliance; and (c) If the department of juvenile services does not submit or adhere to a corrective action plan, notify the department that money will be withheld and specify the amount thereof.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.030 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.030
Conditions and limitations on detaining child in certain facilities; temporary placement of child excluded from jurisdiction of juvenile court or certified for criminal proceedings as adult
Status: in_force

1. If a child is not alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision, the child must not, at any time, be confined or detained in: (a) A facility for the secure detention of children; or (b) Any police station, lockup, jail, prison or other facility in which adults are detained or confined.

2. If a child is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision, the child must not, before disposition of the case, be detained in a facility for the secure detention of children unless there is probable cause to believe that: (a) If the child is not detained, the child is likely to commit an offense dangerous to the child or to the community, or likely to commit damage to property; (b) The child will run away or be taken away so as to be unavailable for proceedings of the juvenile court or to its officers; (c) The child was taken into custody and brought before a probation officer pursuant to a court order or warrant; or (d) The child is a fugitive from another jurisdiction.

3. If a child is less than 18 years of age, the child must not, at any time, be confined or detained in any police station, lockup, jail, prison or other facility where the child has regular contact with any adult who is confined or detained in the facility and who has been convicted of a criminal offense or charged with a criminal offense, unless: (a) The child is alleged to be delinquent; (b) An alternative facility is not available; and (c) The child is separated by sight and sound from any adults who are confined or detained in the facility.

4. During the pendency of a proceeding involving: (a) A criminal offense excluded from the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62B.330 ; or (b) A child who is certified for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to NRS 62B.390 , a child may petition the juvenile court for temporary placement in a facility for the detention of children.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.030 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.030
Probation committee: Powers and duties
Status: in_force

1. The probation committee shall: (a) Advise the juvenile court upon its request. (b) In conjunction with the juvenile court and the chief probation officer, advise on any matter concerning the control and management of any local facility for the detention of children. (c) Upon the request of the juvenile court, investigate the facilities, resources and management of any person or entity, other than a state agency, that applies to receive or receives children under this title and report its findings, conclusions and recommendations to the juvenile court. (d) Prepare an annual report of its activities, investigations, findings and recommendations and file the annual report with the juvenile court and with the clerk of the court as a public document. (e) Advise the juvenile court and make recommendations concerning: (1) The appointment of employees that the probation committee deems necessary for the operation and management of the probation department and each local facility for the detention of children. (2) The establishment of policies, procedures and standards for the proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of probation officers, the employees of the probation department and the employees of each local facility for the detention of children.

2. The probation committee may: (a) If it deems necessary or proper, investigate any local facility for the detention of children and report its findings, conclusions and recommendations to the juvenile court. (b) Upon a majority vote of its members, recommend the removal or discharge of any probation officer.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.210 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.210
Establishment of department of instruction; programs of study; enrollment of children in public schools
Status: in_force

1. The superintendent of a facility shall establish a department of instruction for the children of the facility, with programs of study corresponding so far as practicable with programs of study given in the elementary and high schools of this state.

2. The superintendent of a facility may: (a) Arrange for industrial training and the teaching of various trades; and (b) Purchase the supplies and equipment necessary for the teaching of such programs of study.

3. If deemed practicable and with the concurrence of the board of trustees of the county school district, the superintendent of a facility may allow children in the facility to be enrolled for instruction in the public schools within the county school district. If any children are so enrolled, the superintendent of the facility or the county school district shall provide transportation for the children to the public schools.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.200 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.200
Applicability of provisions
Status: in_force

1. The provisions of NRS 62G.200 to 62G.240 , inclusive, apply only to a county: (a) Whose population is 700,000 or more; and (b) Which constitutes a judicial district.

2. If a department of juvenile justice services has been established by ordinance in a judicial district pursuant to NRS 62G.200 to 62G.240 , inclusive, the provisions of NRS 62G.300 to 62G.370 , inclusive, do not apply to that judicial district for the period the ordinance is in effect.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.175 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.175
Juvenile court to consider certain information only for certain purposes; exception; statements made by child during evaluation not admissible as evidence in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the juvenile court may consider any information that is relevant to the determination of the competence of the child and any information elicited from the child pursuant to NRS 62D.140 to 62D.190 , inclusive, only for the purpose of: (a) Determining whether the child is incompetent; and (b) Making a disposition of the case in juvenile court.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply if a child whose competence is being determined presents any information to the juvenile court for a purpose other than those set forth in subsection 1.

3. Any statement made by a child during the course of an evaluation by an expert who is appointed by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.155 , regardless of whether the child consented to the evaluation, is not admissible as evidence: (a) On the issue of guilt in a delinquency proceeding, unless the child introduces the statement as evidence on the issue of guilt first; or (b) In any criminal proceeding, unless the child introduces the statement as evidence first.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.420 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.420
Adoption of minimum standards for operation of special supervision programs and rules for administration
Status: in_force

1. The Department of Health and Human Services shall adopt: (a) Rules and regulations setting forth minimum standards for the operation of special supervision programs; and (b) Other rules as may be necessary for the administration of the provisions of NRS 62G.400 to 62G.470 , inclusive.

2. The standards must be sufficiently flexible to foster the development of new and improved supervision practices and techniques.

3. In developing the standards, the Department of Health and Human Services shall seek advice from the appropriate officials in those counties that participate in a special supervision program.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.525 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.525
Commitment of child to Division of Child and Family Services: Consideration of assessments and screenings in determination of placement of child; development of length of stay matrix and release criteria for state facility for detention of children; individualized case plan for child committed to custody; reentry planning meeting before release from facility
Status: in_force

1. The Division of Child and Family Services shall consider, without limitation, the results of a validated risk assessment, a validated mental health screening and, if applicable, a full mental health assessment conducted pursuant to NRS 62E.506 to make decisions concerning the placement of the child. The Division may consider the results of a risk and needs assessment of the child that was conducted by a local department of juvenile services if the assessment was conducted within the immediately preceding 6 months and no significant changes have occurred relating to the child's case.

2. The Division of Child and Family Services shall develop a length of stay matrix and establish release criteria for a state facility for the detention of children that are based on a child's risk of reoffending, as determined by the risk assessment for the child, the seriousness of the act for which the child was adjudicated delinquent and the child's progress in meeting treatment goals. In making release and discharge decisions, the Division shall use the matrix and release criteria developed pursuant to this subsection.

3. The Division of Child and Family Services shall develop a written individualized case plan for each child committed to the custody of the Division pursuant to NRS 62E.520 . In developing such a case plan, the Division must use, without limitation: (a) The results of the risk assessment, mental health screening and any full mental health assessment conducted pursuant to NRS 62E.506 ; (b) The trauma, if any, experienced by the child; (c) The education level of the child; (d) The seriousness of the offense committed by the child; (e) The child's progress in meeting treatment goals; and (f) Any relevant information provided by the family of the child.

4. A case plan developed pursuant to subsection 3 must: (a) Address the risks the child presents and the service needs of the child based on the results of the risk assessment, mental health screening and any full mental health assessment conducted pursuant to NRS 62E.506 ; (b) Specify the level of supervision and services that the child needs; (c) Provide referrals to treatment providers that may address the child's risks and needs; (d) Be developed in consultation with the child's family or guardian, as appropriate; (e) Specify the responsibilities of each person or agency involved with the child; and (f) Provide for the full reentry of the child into the community.

5. In addition to the requirements of subsection 4, if a child is committed to a state facility for the detention of children, the child's case plan must: (a) Include a comprehensive plan for complete reentry of the child into the community; and (b) Be reviewed at least once every 3 months by the Division of Child and Family Services.

6. A reentry plan developed pursuant to subsection 5 must include, without limitation: (a) A detailed description of the education, counseling and treatment provided to the child; (b) A proposed plan for the continued education, counseling and treatment of the child upon his or her release; (c) A proposed plan for the provision of any supervision or services necessary for the transition of the child; and (d) A proposed plan for any engagement of the child's family or guardian.

7. The Division of Child and Family Services must update a child's case plan at least once every 6 months, or when significant changes in the child's treatment occur, by conducting another risk assessment and mental health screening using the tools selected by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.610 .

8. A reentry planning meeting must be held at least 30 days before a child's scheduled release from a state facility for the detention of children. As appropriate, based on the child's case plan, the meeting should be attended by: (a) The child; (b) A family member or the guardian of the child; (c) The child's youth parole counselor; (d) The superintendent of the state facility for the detention of children; and (e) Any treatment providers of the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.300 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.300
Legislative findings and declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby finds and declares that:

1. A significant number of offenders in Nevada have been convicted of sexual offenses. Many of these offenders have been convicted of sexual offenses on more than one occasion, and many of these offenders began committing sexual offenses as juveniles.

2. There is a great need for a continuing statistical analysis regarding the recidivism of juvenile sex offenders so that the most appropriate punishment and treatment may be identified to prevent these juvenile sex offenders, as juveniles, from committing further acts that, if committed by adults, would be sexual offenses or, later as adults, from committing sexual offenses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.516 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.516
Approval of methods for screening by local facility for detention of children; appropriate governing body and chief judge to ensure compliance with requirements; regional facility for treatment and rehabilitation of children and state facility for detention of children to use assessment tool approved by Commission; regulations
Status: in_force

1. Each local facility for the detention of children shall conduct the screening required pursuant to NRS 62C.035 using a method that has been approved by the Division of Child and Family Services. The Division shall approve a method upon determining that the method is: (a) Based on research; and (b) Reliable and valid for identifying a child who: (1) Is in need of mental health services; (2) Has an alcohol or other substance use disorder; or (3) Is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

2. Each local facility for the detention of children shall submit its method for conducting the screening required pursuant to NRS 62C.035 to the Division of Child and Family Services for approval on or before July 1 of each fifth year after the date on which the method was initially approved by the Division. Before a local facility for the detention of children may begin using a new method for conducting the screening required pursuant to NRS 62C.035 , the facility must obtain approval of the method from the Division pursuant to subsection 1.

3. If the Division of Child and Family Services does not approve a method for conducting the screening required pursuant to NRS 62C.035 that is submitted by a local facility for the detention of children, and the facility does not submit a new method for conducting the screening for approval within 90 days after the denial, the Division of Child and Family Services shall notify the appropriate board of county commissioners or other governing body which administers the facility and the chief judge of the appropriate judicial district that the facility has not received approval of its method for conducting the screening as required by this section.

4. Upon receiving the notice required by subsection 3, the appropriate board of county commissioners or governing body and the chief judge shall take appropriate action to ensure that the facility complies with the requirements of this section and NRS 62C.035 .

5. Each regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children shall conduct the screening required pursuant to NRS 62E.513 using the assessment tool that has been approved by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.610 .

6. Each state facility for the detention of children shall use the assessment tool for conducting the screening required pursuant to NRS 62E.513 selected by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.610 .

7. The Division of Child and Family Services shall adopt such regulations as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this section and NRS 62C.035 and 62E.513 , including, without limitation, regulations prescribing the requirements for: (a) Transmitting information obtained from the screening conducted pursuant to NRS 62C.035 and 62E.513 ; and (b) Protecting the confidentiality of information obtained from such screening.

8. As used in this section, “ commercial sexual exploitation ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432C.050 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.320 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.320
Continuances
Status: in_force

1. The juvenile court may continue any proceeding conducted pursuant to the provisions of this title for a reasonable period to receive oral and written reports or other competent, material and relevant evidence that may be helpful in determining the issues presented.

2. If a proceeding involves an act committed against a person who is less than 16 years of age or an act witnessed by a person who is less than 16 years of age, the juvenile court: (a) May consider any adverse effects that a continuance of the proceeding may have on the mental or emotional health or well-being of the person who is less than 16 years of age; and (b) May deny a continuance of the proceeding if the delay will adversely affect the mental or emotional health or well-being of the person who is less than 16 years of age.

3. If the juvenile court orders a continuance of a proceeding, the juvenile court shall make an appropriate order for the detention or temporary care of the child who is the subject of the proceeding during the period of the continuance.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.470 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.470
Report on special supervision programs
Status: in_force

1. Each juvenile court receiving funds pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62G.400 to 62G.470 , inclusive, shall report to the Department of Health and Human Services, on or before July 1 and December 31 of each year, the experience and results of the juvenile court in complying with the purposes of NRS 62G.400 to 62G.470 , inclusive.

2. The Department of Health and Human Services shall compile such reports and submit them to the Legislature upon its convening in regular session.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.010 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.010
Grounds for taking child into custody; notification of parent or guardian of child and probation officer; release or further detention of child
Status: in_force

Except as otherwise provided in this title and NRS 484C.160 :

1. A peace officer or probation officer may take into custody any child: (a) Who the officer has probable cause to believe is violating or has violated any state or local law, ordinance, or rule or regulation having the force of law; or (b) Whose conduct indicates that the child is in need of supervision.

2. If a child is taken into custody: (a) The officer shall, without undue delay, attempt to notify, if known, the parent or guardian of the child; (b) The facility in which the child is detained shall, without undue delay: (1) Notify a probation officer; and (2) Attempt to notify, if known, the parent or guardian of the child if such notification was not accomplished pursuant to paragraph (a); and (c) Unless it is impracticable or inadvisable or has been otherwise ordered by the juvenile court, the child must be released to the custody of a parent or guardian or another responsible adult who has signed a written agreement to bring the child before the juvenile court at a time stated in the agreement or as the juvenile court may direct. The written agreement must be submitted to the juvenile court as soon as possible. If the person fails to produce the child at the time stated in the agreement or upon a summons from the juvenile court, a writ may be issued for the attachment of the person or of the child requiring that the person or child, or both, be brought before the juvenile court at a time stated in the writ.

3. If a child who is taken into custody is not released pursuant to subsection 2: (a) The child must be taken without unnecessary delay to: (1) The juvenile court; or (2) The place of detention designated by the juvenile court and, as soon as possible thereafter, the fact of detention must be reported to the juvenile court; and (b) Pending further disposition of the case, the juvenile court may order that the child be: (1) Released to the custody of a parent or guardian or another person appointed by the juvenile court; (2) Detained in a place designated by the juvenile court, subject to further order of the juvenile court; or (3) Conditionally released for supervised detention at the home of the child in lieu of detention at a facility for the detention of children. The supervised detention at the home of the child may include electronic surveillance of the child.

4. In determining whether to release a child pursuant to this section to a person other than a parent or guardian, the juvenile court shall give preference to any person who is related to the child within the fifth degree of consanguinity if the juvenile court finds that the person is suitable and able to provide proper care and guidance for the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.160 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.160
Evaluation of child by expert: Required considerations
Status: in_force

1. An expert who is appointed by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.155 shall evaluate the child as specified in the court order appointing the expert.

2. An expert shall consider as part of his or her evaluation the child's ability to: (a) Appreciate the allegations against the child; (b) Appreciate the range and nature of possible penalties that may be imposed upon the child, if applicable; (c) Understand the adversary nature of the legal process; (d) Disclose to the child's counsel facts pertinent to the case; (e) Display appropriate courtroom behavior; and (f) Testify regarding relevant issues.

3. An expert shall also consider as part of his or her evaluation, if appropriate, the following circumstances of a child: (a) The age and developmental maturity of the child; (b) Whether the child has a mental illness or disability or a developmental disorder; (c) Whether the child has any other disability that affects the competence of the child; and (d) Any other factor that affects the competence of the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.450 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.450
Determination of amount and allocation of state money to juvenile courts for special supervision programs
Status: in_force

1. The Department of Health and Human Services shall determine the applicable costs to the State of Nevada of supervising offenders in special supervision programs in calculating the amount of money to be distributed to each juvenile court.

2. The Department of Health and Human Services shall distribute money to each juvenile court proportionately on the basis of: (a) The population of the county within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; and (b) Any other factors that the Department determines to be relevant in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62G.400 to 62G.470 , inclusive.

3. If a juvenile court does not submit an application to the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62G.400 to 62G.470 , inclusive, the Department may distribute the proportionate share that otherwise would have been distributed to that juvenile court to other juvenile courts in accordance with the regulations adopted pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62G.400 to 62G.470 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.155 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.155
Appointment of one or more experts to evaluate and report on competence of child; qualification and duties of expert
Status: in_force

1. If the juvenile court suspends a case pursuant to NRS 62D.145 , the juvenile court shall appoint one or more experts, at least one of whom is a psychologist or psychiatrist, to evaluate the child and report on the competence of the child.

2. Before appointing an expert to evaluate and report on the competence of the child, the juvenile court shall consider the following factors to determine the ability and qualification of the expert to provide such an evaluation and report: (a) The training and experience of the expert in child psychology, child and adolescent psychiatry or child forensic psychiatry; (b) The licensure or professional certification of the expert; and (c) Any other factor the juvenile court deems appropriate in making the appointment.

3. An expert appointed by the juvenile court to evaluate and report on the competence of a child must: (a) Be deemed by the juvenile court to be able and qualified to evaluate and report on the competence of the child pursuant to subsection 2; and (b) Prepare and provide a written report to the juvenile court and the parties not later than 14 days after the juvenile court enters an order appointing the expert, unless the juvenile court provides an extension for good cause shown.

4. The appointment of an expert pursuant to this section does not preclude the district attorney or the child from calling any other expert witness to testify concerning the competence of the child at an adjudicatory hearing, a hearing on a violation of juvenile probation or parole or a hearing to determine whether the child is incompetent. Any such expert witness must be allowed to evaluate the child and examine all relevant records and documents.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.335 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.335
Jurisdiction over adult charged with certain delinquent acts committed as child
Status: in_force

1. If: (a) A person is charged with the commission of a delinquent act that occurred when the person was at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age; (b) The delinquent act would have been a category A or B felony if committed by an adult; (c) The person is identified by law enforcement as having committed the delinquent act before the person reaches 21 years of age; and (d) The person is apprehended by law enforcement after the person reaches 21 years of age, the juvenile court has jurisdiction over the person to conduct a hearing and make the determinations required by this section in accordance with the provisions of this section.

2. The juvenile court shall conduct a hearing to determine whether there is probable cause to believe that the person committed the delinquent act.

3. If the juvenile court determines that there is not probable cause to believe that the person committed the delinquent act, the juvenile court shall dismiss the charges and discharge the person.

4. If the juvenile court determines that there is probable cause to believe that the person committed the delinquent act, the juvenile court shall determine whether, based upon the interests of justice and the need for protection of the public, to: (a) Dismiss the charges; or (b) Transfer the case for proper criminal proceedings to any court that would have jurisdiction over the delinquent act if the delinquent act were committed by an adult.

5. In determining the interests of justice and the need for protection of the public, the juvenile court shall consider: (a) The number, date, nature and gravity of the delinquent acts committed by the person. (b) Whether the delinquent acts involved the use of a weapon, violence or infliction of serious bodily injury. (c) The impact to any victim of the person. (d) The extent to which the person has already received punishment, counseling, therapy or treatment after the commission of the delinquent acts, and the response of the person to any such punishment, counseling, therapy or treatment. (e) The behavior of the person since the date on which the person committed the delinquent acts, including, without limitation, the character, maturity, educational progress and work history of the person. (f) Any evidence that the person engaged in recent threats against any person or expressed the intent to commit a crime in the future. (g) Psychological or psychiatric evidence that indicates a risk of recidivism. (h) Any emotional or mental health condition that existed at the time of the commission of the delinquent act. (i) Any physical conditions that minimize the risk of recidivism, including, without limitation, physical disability or illness. (j) Any other factor the juvenile court finds relevant.

6. If the case is transferred for criminal proceedings pursuant to this section, the court shall also transfer any other related offense arising out of the same facts as the delinquent act, regardless of the nature of the related offense.

7. The court to which the case is transferred has original jurisdiction over the person.

8. A person held in custody pursuant to this section must be held in the state prison, a county or city jail or detention facility for adults and is entitled to bail as established in criminal proceedings.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.220 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.220
Division of Child and Family Services to collect certain information regarding child adjudicated delinquent for sexual offense; confidentiality
Status: in_force

1. For each child adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act that would have been a sexual offense if committed by an adult, the Division of Child and Family Services shall collect from the juvenile courts, local juvenile probation departments and the staff of the youth correctional services, as directed by the Department of Health and Human Services: (a) The information listed in NRS 62H.210 ; (b) The name of the child; and (c) All information concerning programs of treatment in which the child participated that: (1) Were directly related to the delinquent act committed by the child; or (2) Were designed or utilized to prevent the commission of another such act by the child in the future.

2. The Division of Child and Family Services shall provide the information collected pursuant to subsection 1 to the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services for use in the program established pursuant to NRS 62H.300 , 62H.310 and 62H.320 .

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 , all information containing the name of the child and all information relating to programs of treatment in which the child participated is confidential and must not be used for a purpose other than that provided for in this section and NRS 62H.320 .

4. As used in this section, “ sexual offense ” means: (a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366 ; (b) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368 ; (c) Battery with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.400 ; (d) An offense involving pornography and a minor pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730 , inclusive; (e) Incest pursuant to NRS 201.180 ; (f) Open or gross lewdness pursuant to NRS 201.210 ; (g) Indecent or obscene exposure pursuant to NRS 201.220 ; (h) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230 ; (i) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450 ; (j) Luring a child using a computer, system or network pursuant to NRS 201.560 , if punished as a felony; (k) Annoyance or molestation of a minor pursuant to NRS 207.260 ; (l) An attempt to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (a) to (k), inclusive; (m) An offense that is determined to be sexually motivated pursuant to NRS 175.547 ; or (n) An offense committed in another jurisdiction that, if committed in this State, would have been an offense listed in this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.160 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.160
Appointment of staff of facility; contracts for athletic coaches; designation of deputies; duties of deputies
Status: in_force

1. The superintendent of a facility shall appoint such teaching, technical, clerical and operational staff as may be required for: (a) The execution of the duties of the superintendent; (b) The care of the children; and (c) The maintenance and operation of the facility.

2. The superintendent of a facility may enter into contracts with qualified employees for their services as athletic coaches in addition to their regular duties and responsibilities.

3. The superintendent of a facility may designate one or more employees of the facility to act as deputies. If the superintendent is absent or unable for any reason to discharge the powers and duties of the office, the deputies shall discharge those powers and duties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.015 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.015
Treatment of child who engages in prostitution or solicitation for prostitution or who engages in certain unlawful acts in connection with commercial sexual exploitation; report of commercial sexual exploitation to agency which provides child welfare services
Status: in_force

1. A child must not be adjudicated as delinquent or in need of supervision for engaging in prostitution or solicitation for prostitution pursuant to NRS 201.353 or 201.354 or paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 207.030 .

2. A child must not be placed in a state or local facility for the detention of children if: (a) The child is alleged to have violated: (1) The provisions of NRS 197.190 , 207.200 or 463.350 ; or (2) A county or municipal ordinance imposing a curfew on a child or prohibiting jaywalking or loitering for the purpose of solicitation for prostitution; and (b) There is reasonable cause to believe that the child is a commercially sexually exploited child.

3. If a court finds that a child committed an act described in subsection 2 and that clear and convincing evidence exists that the child committed the act in connection with commercial sexual exploitation, the court shall not adjudicate the child as a delinquent child or a child in need of supervision based on that act. Upon such a finding, the court shall report the commercial sexual exploitation of the child to an agency which provides child welfare services.

4. As used in this section: (a) “ Commercial sexual exploitation ” means the sex trafficking of a child in violation of NRS 201.300 or the sexual abuse or sexual exploitation of a child for the financial benefit of any person or in exchange for anything of value, including, without limitation, monetary or nonmonetary benefits given or received by any person. (b) “ Commercially sexually exploited child ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.0115 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.530 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.530
Detention facilities to establish policies concerning accessibility, administration and concurrent use of psychotropic medication for children
Status: in_force

Each detention facility shall establish appropriate policies to ensure that children who are detained in the detention facility have timely access to and safe administration of clinically appropriate psychotropic medication. The policies must include, without limitation, policies concerning:

1. The use of psychotropic medication in a manner that has not been tested or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, including, without limitation, the use of such medication for a child who is of an age that has not been tested or approved or who has a condition for which the use of the medication has not been tested or approved;

2. The concurrent use by a child of three or more classes of psychotropic medication; and

3. The concurrent use by a child of two psychotropic medications of the same class.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.170 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.170
Effect of sealing records; inspection of sealed records in certain circumstances
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the records of a person are sealed: (a) All proceedings recounted in the records are deemed never to have occurred; and (b) The person may reply accordingly to any inquiry concerning the proceedings and the acts which brought about the proceedings.

2. The juvenile court may order the inspection of records that are sealed if: (a) The person who is the subject of the records petitions the juvenile court to permit the inspection of the records by the persons named in the petition; (b) An agency charged with the medical or psychiatric care of the person who is the subject of the records petitions the juvenile court to permit the inspection of the records by the agency; (c) A prosecuting attorney or a defendant in a criminal action petitions the juvenile court to permit the inspection of the records to obtain information relating to the persons, including the defendant, who were involved in the acts detailed in the records; (d) The person who is the subject of the records has committed an act which subjects the person to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court and which may form the basis of a civil action and a person who, in good faith, intends to bring or has brought the civil action, or any other person who is a party to the civil action, petitions the juvenile court to permit the inspection of the records to obtain information relating to the person who is the subject of the records; or (e) The juvenile court determines that the inspection of the records is necessary to: (1) Perform bona fide outcome and recidivism studies, which may include, without limitation, using personal identifying information from sealed juvenile records to perform criminal background checks on persons who were adjudicated pursuant to this title; (2) Further bona fide research to determine the effectiveness of juvenile justice services; (3) Improve the delivery of juvenile justice services; or (4) Obtain additional resources for the delivery of juvenile justice services. Personal identifying information contained in records inspected or obtained from criminal background checks pursuant to this paragraph must remain confidential in a manner consistent with any applicable laws and regulations.

3. Upon its own order, any court of this State may inspect records that are sealed if the records relate to a person who is less than 21 years of age and who is to be sentenced by the court in a criminal proceeding.

4. A federal, state or local governmental entity, or an agency of such an entity, may inspect or release records or information used to perform a background check to determine whether a person who is less than 21 years of age is eligible to purchase and possess firearms under state and federal law.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.212 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.212
Treatment of child in accordance with gender identity or expression; compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act; regulations concerning appropriate placement of child
Status: in_force

1. A public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, shall: (a) Treat each child that a juvenile court commits to the institution or agency in all respects in accordance with the child's gender identity or expression and the regulations adopted by the Division of Child and Family Services pursuant to subsection 2; and (b) To the extent applicable, comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act, 34 U.S.C. §§ 30305 et seq., and all standards adopted pursuant thereto.

2. The Division of Child and Family Services shall adopt regulations establishing factors for a juvenile court to consider before committing a child to a public or private institution or agency, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, and protocols for such an institution or agency to follow when placing a child within the institution or agency that ensure that each child who is so committed is placed in a manner that is appropriate for the gender identity or expression of the child. Such regulations must be adopted in consultation with: (a) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children who are currently residing in foster homes, facilities for the detention of children, child care facilities, mental health facilities and receiving centers or who have resided in such settings; (b) Representatives of each agency which provides child welfare services in this State; (c) Representatives of state and local facilities for the detention of children; (d) Representatives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons; (e) Attorneys, including, without limitation, attorneys who regularly represent children in child welfare or criminal proceedings; (f) Representatives of juvenile courts and family courts; (g) Advocates of children; and (h) Any other person deemed appropriate by the Division of Child and Family Services.

3. A juvenile court shall consider the factors prescribed in the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 before committing a child to a public or private institution or agency, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children.

4. A public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, shall follow the protocols prescribed in the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 when placing a child within the facility.

5. As used in this section: (a) “Child care facility” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432A.024 . (b) “Foster home” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.014 . (c) “Gender identity or expression” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.0145 . (d) “Receiving center” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.0175 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.035 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.035
Attorney authorized to consult with and seek appointment of certain professionals
Status: in_force

Subject to the provisions of subsection 6 of NRS 62D.030 and chapter 260 of NRS, a public defender or any other attorney who represents a child in proceedings pursuant to the provisions of this title may consult with and seek appointment of:

1. Any social worker licensed pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS ;

2. Any qualified mental health professional, as defined in NRS 458A.057 ;

3. Any educator; and

4. Any other expert the attorney deems appropriate.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.513 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.513
Commitment of child to regional facility for treatment and rehabilitation of children or facility for detention of children: Screening required; exception; time and method for conducting screening; report of commercial sexual exploitation to agency which provides child welfare services
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, each child who is adjudicated delinquent and committed by the juvenile court to a regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children or state facility for the detention of children or ordered by the juvenile court to be placed in a facility for the detention of children pursuant to NRS 62E.710 must be screened to determine whether the child: (a) Is in need of mental health services; (b) Has an alcohol or other substance use disorder; or (c) Is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

2. The facility to which the child is committed or in which the child is placed shall: (a) Cause the screening required pursuant to subsection 1 to be conducted as soon as practicable after the child has been committed or placed in the facility; and (b) Additionally screen each child committed to, or placed under the custody of, the facility to determine whether the child is in need of mental health services or has an alcohol or other substance use disorder once every 6 months or when significant changes to the child's case plan developed pursuant to NRS 62E.507 or 62E.525 , as applicable, are made.

3. The facility to which the child is committed or in which the child is placed shall report the commercial sexual exploitation of the child to an agency which provides child welfare services as soon as practicable after conducting the screening required by subsection 1 if the results of the screening indicate that the child is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

4. The method for conducting the screening required pursuant to: (a) Paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1 must satisfy the requirements of NRS 62E.516 . (b) Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 must: (1) Satisfy the requirements of NRS 62E.516 ; and (2) Be reliable and valid for identifying whether a child who is the same age as the child to whom the requirement applies is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

5. The requirement prescribed by paragraph (c) of subsection 1 does not apply if the method for conducting the screening is not reliable and valid for identifying whether a child who is the same age as the child to whom the requirement applies is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

6. If a facility reports the commercial sexual exploitation of a child pursuant to subsection 3, the report made pursuant to subsection 3 shall be deemed to be a report of the commercial sexual exploitation of the child that has been made pursuant to NRS 432C.110 and: (a) The child welfare agency shall act upon the report pursuant to chapter 432C of NRS ; and (b) The report may be used in the same manner as other reports that are made pursuant to NRS 432C.110 .

7. As used in this section, “ commercial sexual exploitation ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432C.050 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.030 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.030
“Child” defined
Status: in_force

1. “ Child ” means: (a) A person who is less than 18 years of age; (b) A person who is less than 21 years of age and subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for an unlawful act that was committed before the person reached 18 years of age; or (c) A person who is otherwise subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court as a juvenile sex offender pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62F.205 to 62F.360 , inclusive.

2. The term does not include: (a) A person who is excluded from the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62B.330 ; (b) A person who is transferred to the district court for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to NRS 62B.335 ; or (c) A person who is certified for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to NRS 62B.390 or 62B.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.350 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.350
“Youth Parole Bureau” defined
Status: in_force

“ Youth Parole Bureau ” means the Youth Parole Bureau of the Division of Child and Family Services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.130 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.130
Procedure for sealing records of child who is less than 21 years of age
Status: in_force

1. If a child is less than 21 years of age, the child or a probation or parole officer on behalf of the child may petition the juvenile court for an order sealing all records relating to the child. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62E.275 , the petition may be filed: (a) Not earlier than 3 years after the child was last adjudicated in need of supervision, adjudicated delinquent, placed under the supervision of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62C.230 or determined to be incompetent and unlikely to attain competence in the foreseeable future pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 62D.185 ; and (b) If, at the time the petition is filed, the child does not have any delinquent or criminal charges pending.

2. If a petition is filed pursuant to this section, the juvenile court shall notify the district attorney and, if a probation or parole officer is not the petitioner, the chief probation officer or the Chief of the Youth Parole Bureau.

3. The district attorney and the chief probation officer or any of their deputies, the Chief of the Youth Parole Bureau or his or her designee, or any other person who has evidence that is relevant to consideration of the petition may testify at the hearing on the petition.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, after the hearing on the petition, if the juvenile court finds that during the applicable 3-year period, the child has not been convicted of a felony or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude and the child has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the juvenile court, the juvenile court: (a) May enter an order sealing all records relating to the child if the child is less than 18 years of age; and (b) Shall enter an order sealing all records relating to the child if the child is 18 years of age or older.

5. In determining whether a child has been rehabilitated to the satisfaction of the juvenile court pursuant to subsection 4 or subsection 4 of NRS 62H.180 , the juvenile court may consider: (a) The age of the child; (b) The nature of the offense and the role of the child in the commission of the offense; (c) The behavior of the child after the child was last adjudicated in need of supervision or adjudicated delinquent, placed under the informal supervision of a probation officer pursuant to NRS 62C.200 or placed under the supervision of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62C.230 ; (d) The response of the child to any treatment or rehabilitation program; (e) The education and employment history of the child; (f) The statement of the victim; (g) The nature of any criminal offense for which the child was convicted; (h) Whether granting the petition would be in the best interest of the child and the State; and (i) Any other circumstance that may relate to the rehabilitation of the child.

6. If the juvenile court retains jurisdiction over a civil judgment and a person against whom the civil judgment was entered pursuant to NRS 62B.420 , the case caption, case number and order entering the civil judgment must not be sealed until the civil judgment is satisfied or expires. After the civil judgment is satisfied or expires, the child or a person named as a judgment debtor may file a petition to seal such information.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.240 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.240
Program to educate children regarding alcohol or substance use disorders
Status: in_force

The Director of the Department of Health and Human Services or the Director's designee shall administer a program designed to educate the children of a facility in the problems caused by alcohol and substance use disorders.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.035 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.035
Screening required for child detained in facility for detention of children; exception; time and method for conducting screening; report of commercial sexual exploitation to agency which provides child welfare services
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, each child who is taken into custody by a peace officer or probation officer and detained in a local facility for the detention of children while awaiting a detention hearing pursuant to NRS 62C.040 or 62C.050 must be screened to determine whether the child: (a) Is in need of mental health services; (b) Has an alcohol or other substance use disorder; or (c) Is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

2. The facility in which the child is detained shall: (a) Cause the screening required pursuant to subsection 1 to be conducted as soon as practicable after the child has been detained in the facility; and (b) Report the commercial sexual exploitation of the child to an agency which provides child welfare services as soon as practicable after conducting the screening if the results of the screening indicate that the child is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

3. The method for conducting the screening required pursuant to: (a) Paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 1 must satisfy the requirements of NRS 62E.516 . (b) Paragraph (c) of subsection 1 must: (1) Satisfy the requirements of NRS 62E.516 ; and (2) Be reliable and valid for identifying whether a child who is the same age as the child to whom the requirement applies is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

4. The requirement prescribed by paragraph (c) of subsection 1 does not apply if the method for conducting the screening is not reliable and valid for identifying whether a child who is the same age as the child to whom the requirement applies is a victim of commercial sexual exploitation.

5. If a local facility for the detention of children reports the commercial sexual exploitation of a child pursuant to subsection 2, the report made pursuant to subsection 2 shall be deemed to be a report of the commercial sexual exploitation of the child that has been made pursuant to NRS 432C.110 and: (a) The child welfare agency shall act upon the report pursuant to chapter 432C of NRS ; and (b) The report may be used in the same manner as other reports that are made pursuant to NRS 432C.110 .

6. As used in this section, “ commercial sexual exploitation ” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432C.050 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.610 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.610
Victim awarded restitution may bring civil action in district court to recover damages
Status: in_force

If the juvenile court orders a delinquent child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, to pay restitution to a victim of any unlawful act committed by the child, the victim is not prohibited from bringing a civil action to recover damages incurred as a result of the unlawful act.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.070 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.070
Citation for traffic offense
Status: in_force

1. If a child is stopped by a peace officer for a violation of any traffic law or ordinance which is punishable as a misdemeanor, the peace officer may prepare and issue a traffic citation pursuant to the same criteria as would apply to an adult violator. The peace officer shall deliver a copy of the citation to the child.

2. If a child who is issued a traffic citation executes a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation, the peace officer shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation.

3. If a child who is issued a traffic citation refuses to execute a written promise to appear in court but physically receives a copy of the citation delivered by the peace officer: (a) The receipt shall be deemed personal service of the notice to appear in court; (b) A copy of the citation signed by the peace officer suffices as proof of service; and (c) The peace officer shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.220 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.220
Detention facility to develop and implement plan for care of children during disaster
Status: in_force

1. A facility for the detention of children to which a juvenile court commits a child shall develop and implement a plan for the care of children in the facility during disasters. The plan must be developed and implemented in accordance with the plans and regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 432.400 and 432.410 .

2. As used in this section, “disaster” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432.400 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.685 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.685
Act involving killing or possession of certain animals
Status: in_force

If a child is adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act involving the killing or possession of certain animals in violation of NRS 501.376 , the juvenile court may do any or all of the following:

1. Order the child to pay a fine. If, because of financial hardship, the child is unable to pay the fine, the juvenile court may order the child to perform community service.

2. Order the child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, to pay a civil penalty pursuant to NRS 501.3855 .

3. Order that any license issued to the child pursuant to chapter 502 of NRS be revoked by the Department of Wildlife. The juvenile court shall order the child to surrender to the court any license issued to the child pursuant to chapter 502 of NRS then held by the child and, not later than 5 days after issuing the order, forward to the Department of Wildlife any license surrendered by the child and a copy of the order.

4. Order that the child must not receive a license to hunt, fish or trap within the 2 years immediately following the date of the order or until the child is 18 years of age, whichever is later.

5. Order the child placed on probation and impose such conditions as the juvenile court deems proper.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.040 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.040
County youth services commission: Establishment; composition; duties
Status: in_force

1. In any county where it is deemed advisable, the juvenile court may establish a youth services commission.

2. Each youth services commission must consist of five persons appointed by the juvenile court.

3. In conjunction with the Division of Child and Family Services, the youth services commission shall advise the juvenile court, the Legislature, the Governor and the governing bodies of each city and the county to: (a) Determine the extent to which various departments, agencies and organizations may wish to cooperate in a common effort to coordinate their existing programs and develop new programs to reduce the incidence of juvenile delinquency; (b) Develop necessary formal agreements among those departments, agencies and organizations, including agreements involving the joint exercise of power; (c) Initiate, where feasible, other special projects for the prevention of delinquency through the use and coordination of existing resources within the community; and (d) Seek and secure money and resources to carry out the purposes of the youth services commission.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.220 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.220
Appointment and dismissal of probation officers, assistant probation officers and other employees; nondisclosure of certain privileged information obtained by such officers and employees
Status: in_force

1. The board of county commissioners may provide for the appointment of: (a) One or more probation officers; (b) One or more assistant probation officers; and (c) Other employees as may be necessary to carry out the duties of the department of juvenile justice services.

2. Probation officers, assistant probation officers and other employees authorized pursuant to this section are: (a) Employees of the county who are subject to the provisions of the merit personnel system unless exempt pursuant to NRS 245.216 ; and (b) Local government employees for the purposes of chapter 288 of NRS.

3. Probation officers, assistant probation officers and other employees hired before the effective date of the ordinance establishing the department of juvenile justice services may be dismissed only for cause.

4. All information obtained in the discharge of an official duty by a probation officer, assistant probation officer or other employee of the department of juvenile justice services is privileged and must not be disclosed other than to the juvenile court, the director of the department of juvenile justice services or any person who is authorized to receive that information pursuant to the provisions of this title, unless otherwise ordered by the juvenile court or permitted by the director.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.730 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.730
Placement of parolee in home and educational or work program; payment of expenses for alternative placements
Status: in_force

1. Each child who is paroled from a facility must be placed in: (a) A reputable home; and (b) An educational program or a work program, or both.

2. The Chief of the Youth Parole Bureau may pay the expenses incurred in providing alternative placements for residential programs and for structured nonresidential programs from money appropriated to the Youth Parole Bureau for that purpose.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.010 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.010
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 62A.015 to 62A.350 , inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.140 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.140
Appointment and compensation of probation officers and other employees; establishment of policies, procedures and standards concerning such officers and employees
Status: in_force

1. With the advice of the committee for juvenile services, the director of juvenile services shall appoint: (a) One or more probation officers. (b) Other employees as may be required to carry on the work of the department of juvenile services and each local facility for the detention of children.

2. The appointment of the probation officers, the employees of the department of juvenile services and the employees of each local facility for the detention of children must be made from lists of eligible persons established through competitive examinations.

3. With the advice of the committee for juvenile services, the director of juvenile services shall establish policies, procedures and standards for the proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of the probation officers, the employees of the department of juvenile services and the employees of each local facility for the detention of children.

4. With the advice of the committee for juvenile services, approval of the juvenile court and consent of the board or boards of county commissioners, the director of juvenile services shall determine the salaries of the probation officers, the employees of the department of juvenile services and the employees of each local facility for the detention of children.

5. If the director of juvenile services serves two or more counties, the director: (a) May appoint the probation officers to serve the counties jointly; and (b) Shall allocate the salaries and expenses of the probation officers between the counties.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.360 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.360
Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

The Legislature hereby declares that:

1. This title must be liberally construed to the end that: (a) Each child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court must receive such care, guidance and control, preferably in the child's own home, as will be conducive to the child's welfare and the best interests of this State; and (b) When a child is removed from the control of the parent or guardian of the child, the juvenile court shall secure for the child a level of care which is equivalent as nearly as possible to the care that should have been given to the child by the parent or guardian.

2. One of the purposes of this title is to promote the establishment, supervision and implementation of preventive programs that are designed to prevent a child from becoming subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.410 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.410
Subpoenas
Status: in_force

1. In each proceeding conducted pursuant to the provisions of this title, the juvenile court may issue and, upon the request of any party to the proceeding, the clerk of the court shall issue subpoenas that require: (a) The attendance and testimony of witnesses; and (b) The production of records, documents or other tangible objects.

2. In each proceeding conducted pursuant to the provisions of this title that involves a child who is alleged to be delinquent or in need of supervision, the district attorney or the attorney for the child may issue subpoenas pursuant to NRS 174.315 and 174.335 that require: (a) The attendance and testimony of witnesses; and (b) The production of records, documents or other tangible objects.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.160 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.160
Demotion and dismissal of probation officers and other employees
Status: in_force

1. Pursuant to the provisions of this section, the director of juvenile services may demote or dismiss, only for cause, any probation officer, employee of the department of juvenile services or employee of a local facility for the detention of children.

2. Before the director of juvenile services may demote a probation officer or employee, the director shall provide to the probation officer or employee: (a) A written statement of the reasons for the demotion; and (b) An opportunity to be heard before the director regarding the demotion.

3. Before the director of juvenile services may dismiss a probation officer or employee with less than 12 months of service, the director shall provide to the probation officer or employee: (a) A written statement of the reasons for the dismissal; and (b) An opportunity to be heard before the director regarding the dismissal.

4. If a probation officer or employee with 12 months or more of service is dismissed pursuant to this section: (a) Not later than 15 days after the dismissal, the probation officer or employee may request a written statement from the director of juvenile services specifically setting forth the reasons for the dismissal. The director shall provide the written statement to the probation officer or employee not later than 15 days after the date of the request. (b) Not later than 30 days after receipt of the written statement from the director, the probation officer or employee may make a written request for a public hearing before the committee for juvenile services. The committee for juvenile services shall adopt rules for the conduct of such public hearings. (c) The probation officer or employee may appeal the decision of the committee for juvenile services to the board or boards of county commissioners.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.100 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.100
“Records” defined
Status: in_force

1. As used in NRS 62H.100 to 62H.180 , inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “ records ” means any records relating to a child who is within the purview of this title and who: (a) Is taken into custody by a peace officer or a probation officer or is otherwise taken before a probation officer; or (b) Appears before the juvenile court or any other court pursuant to the provisions of this title.

2. The term includes records of arrest.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.570 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.570
Determination of amount of restitution
Status: in_force

If the juvenile court orders a delinquent child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, to pay restitution:

1. The juvenile court shall determine the amount of restitution the child or parent or guardian of the child, or both, must pay to the victim; and

2. The juvenile court may order that the child or parent or guardian of the child, or both, pay restitution in an amount that equals the full amount of the loss incurred by the victim, regardless of the amount of insurance coverage that exists for the loss.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.170 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.170
Expedited hearing to determine competence of child
Status: in_force

1. Upon receipt of the required written reports from all experts appointed by the juvenile court, the juvenile court shall hold an expedited hearing to determine whether the child is incompetent.

2. The parties may waive the presence of witnesses and submit the issue of competence to the juvenile court on the written reports of the experts who evaluated the child.

3. The party who made the motion to determine whether the child is competent has the burden of proof to rebut the presumption of competence by a preponderance of the evidence.

4. Unless the parties stipulate or the juvenile court orders otherwise, the parties shall disclose all witnesses, reports and documents at least 10 days before the scheduled day of the hearing.

5. During the hearing, the parties may: (a) Introduce other evidence, including, without limitation, evidence related to treatment, competence and the possibility of ordering the involuntary administration of medicine; and (b) Cross-examine witnesses.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.310 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.310
Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in this section and NRS 62H.300 and 62H.320 :

1. “ Juvenile sex offender ” means a child adjudicated delinquent for an act that, if committed by an adult, would be a sexual offense.

2. “ Sexual offense ” means: (a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366 ; (b) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368 ; (c) Battery with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.400 ; (d) An offense involving pornography and a minor pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730 , inclusive; (e) Incest pursuant to NRS 201.180 ; (f) Open or gross lewdness pursuant to NRS 201.210 ; (g) Indecent or obscene exposure pursuant to NRS 201.220 ; (h) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230 ; (i) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450 ; (j) Luring a child or a person with mental illness pursuant to NRS 201.560 , if punished as a felony; (k) An attempt to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (a) to (j), inclusive; (l) An offense that is determined to be sexually motivated pursuant to NRS 175.547 ; or (m) An offense committed in another jurisdiction that, if committed in this State, would be an offense listed in this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.650 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.650
Certain acts involving firearm: Community service; suspension or delay in issuance of driver's license
Status: in_force

1. If a child is adjudicated delinquent because the child handled or possessed a firearm or had a firearm under his or her control in violation of NRS 202.300 , the juvenile court shall: (a) For the first offense: (1) Order the child to perform 200 hours of community service; and (2) Issue an order suspending the driver's license of the child for not more than 1 year or, if the child does not possess a driver's license, prohibit the child from receiving a driver's license for not more than 1 year: (I) Immediately following the date of the order, if the child is eligible to receive a driver's license. (II) After the date the child becomes eligible to receive a driver's license, if the child is not eligible to receive a license on the date of the order. (b) For the second offense: (1) Order the child to perform at least 200 hours but not more than 600 hours of community service; and (2) Issue an order suspending the driver's license of the child for at least 90 days but not more than 2 years or, if the child does not possess a driver's license, prohibit the child from receiving a driver's license for at least 90 days but not more than 2 years: (I) Immediately following the date of the order, if the child is eligible to receive a driver's license. (II) After the date the child becomes eligible to receive a driver's license, if the child is not eligible to receive a license on the date of the order.

2. If the child is already the subject of a court order suspending or delaying the issuance of the driver's license of the child, the juvenile court shall order an additional suspension or delay, as appropriate, to apply consecutively with the previous order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.150 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.150
Duties of person making motion for evaluation of child
Status: in_force

A person who makes a motion for the evaluation of a child for the purpose of determining whether the child is incompetent shall:

1. Certify that the motion is being made in good faith and is based on reasonable grounds to believe that the child is incompetent and cannot proceed in the case; and

2. Specify facts that support the motion, including, without limitation, any nonprivileged observations of or statements made by the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62I.025 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62I / Section 62I.025
Payment of claims from Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account
Status: in_force

All claims that arise pursuant to the provisions of this chapter must be paid from the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account in the same manner as other claims against the State are paid, upon approval by the Compact Administrator appointed pursuant to NRS 62I.015 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62F.320 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62F / Section 62F.320
Motion to exempt child from community notification or exclude child from placement on community notification website; reconsideration of determination on motion
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law and except as otherwise provided in this subsection, upon a motion by a child, the juvenile court may exempt the child from community notification or exclude the child from placement on the community notification website, or both, if the juvenile court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child is not likely to pose a threat to the safety of others. The juvenile court shall not exempt a child from community notification or exclude the child from placement on the community notification website if the child is adjudicated delinquent for committing an aggravated sexual offense.

2. At the hearing held on a motion pursuant to this section, the juvenile court may consider any evidence, reports, statements or other material which the juvenile court determines is relevant and helpful to determine whether to grant the motion.

3. In determining at the hearing whether the child is likely to pose a threat to the safety of others, the juvenile court shall consider the following factors: (a) The number, date, nature and gravity of the act or acts committed by the child, including, without limitation, whether the act or acts were characterized by repetitive and compulsive behavior. (b) The family controls in place over the child. (c) The plan for providing counseling, therapy or treatment to the child. (d) The history of the child with the juvenile court, including, without limitation, reports concerning any unlawful acts which the child has admitted committing, any acts for which the juvenile court placed the child under a supervision and consent decree pursuant to NRS 62C.230 and any prior adjudication of delinquency or need of supervision. (e) The results of any psychological or psychiatric profiles of the child and whether those profiles indicate a risk of recidivism. (f) Any physical conditions that minimize the risk of recidivism, including, without limitation, physical disability or illness. (g) The impact of the unlawful act on the victim and any statements made by the victim. (h) The safety of the community and the need to protect the public. (i) The impact that registration and community notification pursuant to NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550 , inclusive, and 62F.205 to 62F.360 , inclusive, will have on the treatment of the child. (j) Any other factor that the juvenile court finds relevant to the determination of whether the child is likely to pose a threat to the safety of others.

4. If the juvenile court exempts a child from community notification or excludes a child from placement on the community notification website, or both, the juvenile court shall notify the Central Repository so that the Central Repository may carry out the determination of the juvenile court.

5. Upon good cause shown, the juvenile court may reconsider the granting or denial of a motion pursuant to this section, and reverse, modify or affirm its determination. In determining whether to reverse, modify or affirm its determination, the juvenile court: (a) Shall consider: (1) The factors set forth in subsection 3; (2) The extent to which the child has received counseling, therapy or treatment and the response of the child to any such counseling, therapy or treatment; and (3) The behavior of the child while subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, including, without limitation, the behavior of the child during any period of confinement. (b) Shall not exempt a child from community notification or exclude a child from placement on the community notification website unless the juvenile court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the child is not likely to pose a threat to the safety of others.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.670 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.670
Act involving use of firearm or use or threatened use of force or violence: Effect on disposition
Status: in_force

1. In determining the appropriate disposition of a case of a delinquent child, the juvenile court shall consider whether the unlawful act committed by the child involved the use of a firearm or the use or threatened use of force or violence against the victim of the act.

2. If the juvenile court finds that the act committed by the child involved the use of a firearm or the use or threatened use of force or violence against the victim, the juvenile court shall include the finding in its order and may: (a) Commit the child for confinement in a secure facility for the detention of children, including a facility which is secured by its staff. (b) Impose any other punitive measures that the juvenile court determines to be in the best interests of the public or the child.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.230 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.230
Purpose of education and employment
Status: in_force

The ultimate purpose of the instruction, training, employment and industries provided to a child in a facility is to qualify the child for profitable and honorable employment and to enable the child to lead a useful life after release from the facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.250 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.250
“Property” defined
Status: in_force

“ Property ” includes real or personal property.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.765 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.765
Youth Parole Bureau to establish policies and procedures for determining appropriate response to parole violation
Status: in_force

The Youth Parole Bureau shall establish policies and procedures to be used by parole officers and juvenile courts in determining the most appropriate response to a child's violation of the terms and conditions of his or her parole. The policies and procedures must:

1. Establish a sliding scale based on the severity of the violation to determine the appropriate response to the child;

2. Require that a response to a child's violation of the terms and conditions of his or her parole timely take into consideration: (a) The risk of the child to reoffend, as determined by the results of a risk and needs assessment; (b) The previous history of violations of the child; (c) The severity of the current violation of the child; (d) The child's case plan; and (e) The previous responses by the child to past violations; and

3. Include incentives that encourage compliance with the terms and conditions of a child's parole.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.040 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.040
Appointment and compensation of probation officers and other employees; establishment of policies, procedures and standards concerning such officers and employees; sufficient personnel and support for probation department required
Status: in_force

1. The juvenile court shall appoint: (a) One or more probation officers. (b) Other employees as may be required to carry on the work of the probation department and each local facility for the detention of children.

2. The appointment of the probation officers, the employees of the probation department and the employees of each local facility for the detention of children must be made from lists of eligible persons established through competitive examinations.

3. With the advice of the probation committee, the juvenile court shall establish policies, procedures and standards for the proper performance of the duties and responsibilities of the probation officers, the employees of the probation department and the employees of each local facility for the detention of children.

4. With the advice of the probation committee and consent of the board or boards of county commissioners, the juvenile court shall determine the salaries of the probation officers, the employees of the probation department and the employees of each local facility for the detention of children.

5. If the juvenile court serves two or more counties, the juvenile court: (a) May appoint the probation officers to serve the counties jointly; and (b) Shall allocate the salaries and expenses of the probation officers between the counties.

6. The board or boards of county commissioners shall make every reasonable effort to provide sufficient personnel and support for the probation department to uphold the concept of separation of powers in the court process.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.520 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.520
Medical, surgical and dental services for child
Status: in_force

Upon the recommendation of a physician who attends a child in a facility, the superintendent of the facility may authorize the performance of any necessary medical, surgical or dental service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.330 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.330
Director of department of juvenile justice services: Appointment; powers and duties; removal or discharge; entitlement to staff or employees; compensation
Status: in_force

1. From a list of candidates recommended by the probation committee, the juvenile court shall appoint a director of the department of juvenile justice services.

2. The director of the department of juvenile justice services: (a) Is directly responsible to the juvenile court and shall administer the functions of the juvenile court. (b) Shall coordinate the services of and serve as liaison between the juvenile court and all agencies in the judicial district dealing with children, including, but not limited to: (1) The Division of Child and Family Services; (2) The public schools of the judicial district; (3) All law enforcement agencies of the judicial district; (4) The probation committee; and (5) All local facilities for the detention of children within the judicial district. (c) May carry out preventive programs relating to juvenile delinquency.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62G.355 , the director of the department of juvenile justice services serves at the pleasure of the juvenile court and is subject to removal or discharge by the juvenile court. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62G.355 , before the juvenile court may remove or discharge the director of the department of juvenile justice services, the juvenile court shall provide to the director: (a) A written statement of the reasons for the removal or discharge; and (b) An opportunity to be heard before the juvenile court regarding the removal or discharge.

4. The director of the department of juvenile justice services is entitled to such staff or employees to assist in the performance of the duties of the director as is advised by the probation committee, approved by the juvenile court, and consented to by the board or boards of county commissioners.

5. With the advice of the probation committee and the consent of the board or boards of county commissioners of the county or counties, the juvenile court shall determine the salary of the director of the department of juvenile justice services.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.140 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.140
Automatic sealing of records when child reaches 18 years of age; exceptions
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 62H.130 and 62H.150 , when a child reaches 18 years of age, all records relating to the child must be sealed automatically within 60 days after the date the child reaches 18 years of age.

2. A record relating to a delinquent or unlawful act, criminal charge or act of a child in need of supervision pursuant to NRS 62B.320 for which a child is subject to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court or other agency when the child reaches 18 years of age, including, without limitation, a record relating to a pending delinquent or criminal charge, must be sealed automatically within 60 days after the termination of the jurisdiction of the juvenile court or other agency.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.350 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.350
Adults; stepparents; rights and remedies of adults subject to jurisdiction
Status: in_force

1. The juvenile court has jurisdiction over adults to the extent that such jurisdiction is incidental and necessary to its jurisdiction over children.

2. A stepparent of a child is subject to the same court orders as a natural parent or adoptive parent of the child.

3. An adult who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court: (a) Is subject to the provisions of NRS 62E.040 ; and (b) Has available all the rights, remedies and writs guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and the laws of this State to a defendant who is charged with having committed a criminal offense in this State.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.110 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.110
Placement of child in home; commitment of child to institution or agency; required findings before out-of-state commitment
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the juvenile court may: (a) Place a child in the custody of a suitable person for supervision in the child's own home or in another home; (b) Commit the child to the custody of a public or private institution or agency authorized to care for children; or (c) Commit the child to the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services pursuant to NRS 62E.520 .

2. If the juvenile court places the child under supervision in a home: (a) The juvenile court may impose such conditions as the juvenile court deems proper; and (b) The program of supervision in the home may include electronic surveillance of the child.

3. If the juvenile court commits the child to the custody of a public or private institution or agency other than the Division of Child and Family Services, the juvenile court shall select one that is required to be licensed by: (a) The Department of Health and Human Services to care for such children; or (b) If the institution or agency is in another state, the analogous department of that state.

4. Before committing a child to a public or private institution or agency in another state, the juvenile court must find that: (a) No public or private institution or agency in this State met the needs of the child or that such an institution or agency had previously attempted to meet such needs and proved unsuccessful; and (b) Reasonable efforts had been made to consult with public or private institutions and agencies in this State to place or commit the child in this State, and that those efforts had failed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.080 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.080
“Director of juvenile services” defined
Status: in_force

“ Director of juvenile services ” means:

1. In a judicial district that does not include a county whose population is 100,000 or more, the chief probation officer who is appointed pursuant to NRS 62G.050 ;

2. In a judicial district that includes a county whose population is 100,000 or more but less than 700,000, the director of juvenile services who is appointed pursuant to NRS 62G.130 ; or

3. In a judicial district that includes a county whose population is 700,000 or more, the director of the department of juvenile justice services who is appointed pursuant to NRS 62G.330 or who is appointed pursuant to NRS 62G.200 to 62G.240 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.170 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.170
Housing and other perquisites for employees; report to Legislature
Status: in_force

1. If the superintendent of a facility determines that it is necessary or desirable that any employee reside at the facility, the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services may grant perquisites to the employee or pay for services rendered to the employee.

2. The Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services shall submit to the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services, for transmission to each regular session of the Legislature, a report of any perquisites granted to an employee and any payments made for services rendered to an employee.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.310 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.310
Service of summons
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a summons must be served personally by the delivery of a true copy to the person summoned.

2. If the juvenile court determines that it is impracticable to serve a summons personally, the juvenile court may order the summons to be served by: (a) Registered mail or certified mail addressed to the last known address; or (b) Publication, or both.

3. The service of a summons is sufficient to confer jurisdiction if the summons is served at least 48 hours before the time fixed in the summons for its return.

4. Any person over 18 years of age may serve any summons, process or notice required by the provisions of this title.

5. The county shall pay all necessary expenses for the service of any summons, process or notice required by the provisions of this title.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.330 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.330
Extradition of child
Status: in_force

1. If a child commits a criminal offense in this State and the child flees to another state, the Governor shall request extradition of the child from the other state to this State according to the other state's procedure for the extradition of adults.

2. If a child commits a criminal offense in another state and the child flees to this State, the child may be extradited to the other state in accordance with the provisions of NRS 179.177 to 179.235 , inclusive, except that while the child is awaiting extradition, the child must be detained in a facility for the detention of children if space is available.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62F.360 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62F / Section 62F.360
Sealing of records prohibited during period of registration and community notification
Status: in_force

The records relating to a child must not be sealed pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62H.100 to 62H.170 , inclusive, while the child is subject to registration and community notification pursuant to NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.140 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.140
Permitting child to reside without immediate supervision of adult or exempting child from mandatory attendance at school under certain circumstances
Status: in_force

The juvenile court may permit a child to reside in a residence without the immediate supervision of an adult, exempt the child from mandatory attendance at school so that the child may be employed full-time, or both, if the child:

1. Is at least 16 years of age;

2. Has demonstrated the capacity to benefit from this placement or exemption; and

3. Is under the strict supervision of the juvenile court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.130 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.130
Terminating or threatening to terminate employment of parent or guardian for appearance at proceeding prohibited; penalty; civil remedy
Status: in_force

1. If a parent or guardian of a child gives the employer of the parent or guardian or an agent of the employer notice of an appearance with or on behalf of the child in any court, it is unlawful for the employer or the agent of the employer to: (a) Terminate the employment of the parent or guardian, as a consequence of the parent’s or guardian’s appearance or prospective appearance in court; or (b) Assert to the parent or guardian that the parent’s or guardian’s appearance or prospective appearance in court will result in the termination of the parent’s or guardian’s employment.

2. Any employer or agent of an employer who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.

3. A parent or guardian who is discharged from employment in violation of subsection 1 may commence a civil action against the employer of the parent or guardian and obtain: (a) Wages and benefits lost as a result of the violation; (b) An order of reinstatement without loss of position, seniority or benefits; (c) Damages equal to the amount of the lost wages and benefits; and (d) Reasonable attorney's fees fixed by the court.

4. For the purposes of this section, notice is given: (a) In the case of a detention hearing, when the parent or guardian: (1) Gives the employer or an agent of the employer oral notice in advance of the hearing; and (2) Provides the employer with a certificate of attendance immediately upon return to employment. (b) In the case of any hearing after the initial detention hearing, when the parent or guardian gives the employer or an agent of the employer, in advance of the hearing, the employer's copy of the written notice of the hearing.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.415 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.415
Use of instrument of restraint on child during proceeding
Status: in_force

1. An instrument of restraint may be used on a child during a court proceeding only if the restraint is necessary to prevent the child from: (a) Inflicting physical harm on himself or herself or another person; or (b) Escaping from the courtroom.

2. Whenever practical, the judge shall provide the: (a) Child and his or her attorney an opportunity to be heard regarding the use of an instrument of restraint before the judge orders the use of an instrument of restraint. (b) Prosecuting attorney an opportunity to be heard regarding whether the use of an instrument of restraint is necessary pursuant to subsection 1.

3. In making a determination pursuant to subsection 2 as to whether an instrument of restraint is necessary pursuant to subsection 1, the court shall consider the following factors: (a) Any previous escapes or attempted escapes by the child. (b) Evidence of a present plan of escape by the child. (c) A credible threat by the child to harm himself or herself or another person. (d) A history of self-destructive tendencies by the child. (e) Any credible threat of an attempt to escape by a person not in custody. (f) Whether the child is subject to a proceeding: (1) That is not in the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 62B.330 ; or (2) For transfer or certification for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to NRS 62B.335 , 62B.390 or 62B.400 . (g) Any other factor that is relevant in determining whether the use of an instrument of restraint on the child is necessary pursuant to subsection 1.

4. The determination of the judge pursuant to subsection 2 must contain specific findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting the determination.

5. If an instrument of restraint is used on a child, the restraint must allow the child limited movement of his or her hands to hold any document or writing necessary to participate in the proceeding.

6. As used in this section, “ instrument of restraint ” includes, without limitation, handcuffs, chains, irons and straightjackets.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.615 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.615
Development of strategic plan relating to use of evidence-based practices in providing services to children; regulations; submission of plan to Legislature
Status: in_force

1. The Commission shall develop a 5-year strategic plan that establishes policies and procedures for the Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services relating to the use of evidence-based practices in providing services to children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. The plan must include, without limitation: (a) Uniform standards that an evidence-based practice or program must follow, including, without limitation, model programs, staffing requirements and quality assurance protocols; (b) Strategies, including, without limitation, measurable goals, timelines and responsible parties, to enhance the capacity of the Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services to: (1) Comply with the evidence-based standards developed by the Commission; and (2) Partner with treatment providers that offer evidence-based programs for the treatment of children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; (c) A requirement for the collection and reporting of data to the Commission by each department of juvenile services relating to the programs offered and services rendered by each department; and (d) Protocols for improvement and corrective action for: (1) A department of juvenile services that does not comply with the reporting requirements established pursuant to paragraph (c); and (2) A treatment provider that does not comply with the evidence-based standards established by the Commission.

2. The Division of Child and Family Services shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the strategic plan developed pursuant to subsection 1.

3. On or before July 1, 2018, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall submit the strategic plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.120 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.120
Petition alleging that child committed certain sexual or violent acts: District attorney required to provide certain documentation to victim
Status: in_force

1. If a petition filed pursuant to the provisions of this title contains allegations that a child committed an unlawful act which would have been a sexual offense if committed by an adult or which involved the use or threatened use of force or violence against the victim, the district attorney shall provide to the victim and, if the victim is less than 18 years of age, to the parent or guardian of the victim, as soon as practicable after the petition is filed, documentation that includes: (a) A form advising the victim and the parent or guardian of the victim of their rights pursuant to the provisions of this title; and (b) The form or procedure that must be used to request disclosure pursuant to NRS 62D.440 .

2. As used in this section, “ sexual offense ” means: (a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366 ; (b) Battery with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.400 ; (c) An offense involving pornography and a minor pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730 , inclusive; (d) Open or gross lewdness pursuant to NRS 201.210 ; (e) Indecent or obscene exposure pursuant to NRS 201.220 ; (f) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230 ; (g) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450 ; (h) Luring a child or person with mental illness pursuant to NRS 201.560 , if punishable as a felony; or (i) An attempt to commit an offense listed in this subsection.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.770 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.770
Suspension, modification or revocation
Status: in_force

1. A petition may be filed with the juvenile court to request that the parole of a child be suspended, modified or revoked.

2. Pending a hearing, the juvenile court may order that the child be held in the local facility for the detention of children or committed to the regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children.

3. If the child is held in a local facility for the detention of children or committed to a regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children pending a hearing, the Youth Parole Bureau may pay all actual and reasonably necessary costs for the confinement of the child in the local facility or the commitment of the child to the regional facility to the extent that money is available for that purpose.

4. If requested, the juvenile court shall allow the child reasonable time to prepare for the hearing.

5. The juvenile court shall render a decision within 10 days after the conclusion of the hearing.

6. The juvenile court shall consider the policies and procedures adopted by the Youth Parole Bureau pursuant to NRS 63.765 and, in determining whether to suspend, modify or revoke the parole of the child, consider the adherence of the Youth Parole Bureau to such policies and procedures.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.040 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.040
Detention hearing required for child alleged to be delinquent within certain period; written consent of juvenile court required for release after such hearing
Status: in_force

1. If a child who is alleged to be delinquent is taken into custody and detained, the child must be given a detention hearing before the juvenile court: (a) Not later than 24 hours after the child submits a written application; (b) In a county whose population is less than 100,000, not later than 24 hours after the commencement of detention at a police station, lockup, jail, prison or other facility in which adults are detained or confined; (c) In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, not later than 6 hours after the commencement of detention at a police station, lockup, jail, prison or other facility in which adults are detained or confined; or (d) Not later than 72 hours after the commencement of detention at a facility in which adults are not detained or confined, whichever occurs first, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

2. A child must not be released after a detention hearing without the written consent of the juvenile court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62D.020 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62D / Section 62D.020
Prosecution for same offense in another proceeding prohibited
Status: in_force

1. If a child is prosecuted for an offense in a juvenile proceeding, the child may not be prosecuted again for the same offense in another juvenile proceeding or in a criminal proceeding as an adult.

2. For the purposes of this section: (a) A child is prosecuted for an offense in a juvenile proceeding if: (1) The district attorney files a petition against the child pursuant to the provisions of this title alleging that the child committed a delinquent act; and (2) The juvenile court accepts the child's admission of the facts alleged in the petition or, at an adjudicatory hearing to determine culpability, the juvenile court begins to take evidence on the facts alleged in the petition. (b) An offense is the same offense if it is: (1) The offense alleged in the petition; or (2) An offense based upon the same conduct as that alleged in the petition.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.790 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.790
Age upon which child may or must be discharged
Status: in_force

1. A child may be discharged from a facility upon reaching 18 years of age.

2. A child must be discharged from a facility upon reaching 20 years of age.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62H.120 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62H / Section 62H.120
Explanation of certain information concerning sealing of records to be included in court order
Status: in_force

Any decree or order entered concerning a child within the purview of this title must contain, for the benefit of the child, an explanation of the contents of NRS 62H.100 to 62H.180 , inclusive, and, if applicable, NRS 62F.360 .
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.520 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.520
Reasonable restrictions on exercise of rights by child
Status: in_force

A detention facility may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner in which a child may exercise his or her rights set forth in NRS 62B.510 if such restrictions are necessary to preserve the order, security or safety of the child, the public, the staff of the detention facility or other children who are detained in the detention facility.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.180 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.180
Ordering child or parent or guardian to perform community service
Status: in_force

1. The juvenile court may order a child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, to perform community service.

2. If the juvenile court orders a child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, to perform community service pursuant to the provisions of this title, unless the parent or guardian of the child signs a waiver of liability, the authority for which the work is performed shall provide a policy of insurance against liability for personal injury and damage to property or industrial insurance, or both, during those periods in which the work is performed.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.730 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.730
Fines and penalties
Status: in_force

1. The juvenile court may order a delinquent child to pay a fine.

2. If a delinquent child is less than 17 years of age, the juvenile court may order the parent or guardian of the child to pay any fines and penalties that the juvenile court imposes for the unlawful act committed by the child.

3. If, because of financial hardship, the parent or guardian is unable to pay any fines and penalties that the juvenile court imposes for the unlawful act committed by the child, the juvenile court may order the parent or guardian to perform community service.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.370 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.370
When court must transfer case to juvenile court
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a court shall transfer a case and record to the juvenile court if, during the pendency of a proceeding involving a criminal offense, it is ascertained that the person who is charged with the offense was less than 18 years of age when the person allegedly committed the offense.

2. A court shall not transfer a case and record to the juvenile court if the proceeding involves a criminal offense: (a) Excluded from the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62B.330 ; or (b) Transferred to the court pursuant to NRS 62B.335 .

3. A court making a transfer pursuant to this section shall: (a) Order the child to be taken immediately to the place of detention designated by the juvenile court; (b) Order the child to be taken immediately to appear before the juvenile court; or (c) Release the child to the custody of a suitable person and order the child to be brought before the juvenile court at a time designated by the juvenile court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.430 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.430
Habitual truants: Fines; suspension of or delay in issuance of driver's license; community service
Status: in_force

1. If a child is adjudicated to be in need of supervision because the child is a habitual truant, the juvenile court shall: (a) The first time the child is adjudicated to be in need of supervision because the child is a habitual truant: (1) Order: (I) The child to pay a fine of not more than $100 or, if the parent or guardian of the child knowingly induced the child to be a habitual truant, order the parent or guardian to pay the fine; or (II) The child to perform not less than 8 hours but not more than 16 hours of community service; and (2) If the child is 14 years of age or older, order the suspension of the driver's license of the child for at least 30 days but not more than 6 months. If the child does not possess a driver's license, the juvenile court shall prohibit the child from applying for a driver's license for 30 days: (I) Immediately following the date of the order if the child is eligible to apply for a driver's license; or (II) After the date the child becomes eligible to apply for a driver's license if the child is not eligible to apply for a driver's license. (b) The second or any subsequent time the child is adjudicated to be in need of supervision because the child is a habitual truant: (1) Order: (I) The child to pay a fine of not more than $200 or, if the parent or guardian of the child knowingly induced the child to be a habitual truant, order the parent or guardian to pay the fine; (II) The child to perform not more than 10 hours of community service; or (III) Compliance with the requirements set forth in both sub-subparagraphs (I) and (II); and (2) If the child is 14 years of age or older, order the suspension of the driver's license of the child for at least 60 days but not more than 1 year. If the child does not possess a driver's license, the juvenile court shall prohibit the child from applying for a driver's license for 60 days: (I) Immediately following the date of the order if the child is eligible to apply for a driver's license; or (II) After the date the child becomes eligible to apply for a driver's license if the child is not eligible to apply for a driver's license.

2. The juvenile court may suspend the payment of a fine ordered pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 if the child attends school for 60 consecutive school days, or its equivalent in a school district operating under an alternative schedule authorized pursuant to NRS 388.090 , after the imposition of the fine, or has a valid excuse acceptable to the child's teacher or the principal for any absence from school within that period.

3. The juvenile court may suspend the payment of a fine ordered pursuant to this section if the parent or guardian of a child is ordered to pay a fine by another court of competent jurisdiction in a case relating to or arising out of the same circumstances that caused the juvenile court to adjudicate the child in need of supervision.

4. The community service ordered pursuant to this section must be performed at the child's school of attendance, if practicable.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62C.075 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62C / Section 62C.075
Citation for offense related to tobacco
Status: in_force

1. If a child is stopped or otherwise detained by a peace officer for an offense related to tobacco, the peace officer may prepare and issue a citation in the same manner in which a traffic citation is prepared and issued pursuant to NRS 62C.070 .

2. If a child who is issued a citation for an offense related to tobacco executes a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation, the peace officer: (a) Shall deliver a copy of the citation to the child; and (b) Shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation.

3. A citation for an offense related to tobacco may be issued to a child who is an occupant of a vehicle pursuant to this section only if the violation is discovered when the vehicle is halted or its driver is arrested for another alleged violation or offense.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.300 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.300
Applicability of provisions
Status: in_force

The provisions of NRS 62G.300 to 62G.370 , inclusive, apply to a judicial district which includes a county whose population is 700,000 or more, if a department of juvenile justice services has not been established by ordinance pursuant to NRS 62G.200 to 62G.240 , inclusive.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.020 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.020
Probation committee: Appointment, terms and removal of members; service without compensation; officers
Status: in_force

1. By an order entered in the minutes, the juvenile court shall: (a) Appoint five representative citizens of good moral character to be known as the probation committee; and (b) If any member of the probation committee vacates or is removed from the member’s position before the end of the member’s term, appoint a person to fill the vacancy not later than 30 days after the date on which the vacancy occurs.

2. The clerk of the court shall notify each person who is appointed to the probation committee. The notice of appointment must instruct the person to appear before the juvenile court not later than 10 days after the date the notice is sent.

3. Each person who is appointed to the probation committee shall: (a) Appear before the juvenile court not later than the time specified by the notice of appointment; and (b) Qualify by taking an oath to perform faithfully the duties of a member of the probation committee. The taking of the oath must be entered in the records of the juvenile court.

4. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the juvenile court shall appoint persons to the probation committee for the following terms: (a) For the initial terms of the members: (1) One member must be appointed for a term of 1 year; (2) Two members must be appointed for terms of 2 years; and (3) Two members must be appointed for terms of 3 years. (b) For the terms following the initial terms, each member must be appointed for a term of 3 years.

5. If a person is appointed to fill a vacancy before the end of a term, the juvenile court shall appoint the person for the remainder of the unexpired term.

6. The juvenile court may at any time remove for cause any member of the probation committee.

7. Members of the probation committee shall: (a) Serve without compensation; and (b) Choose from among their members a chair and a secretary.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 63.140 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 63 / Section 63.140
Superintendent: General duties
Status: in_force

The superintendent of a facility shall:

1. Exercise general supervision of the facility.

2. Make and revise rules and regulations for the government of the facility, for the preservation of order and for the enforcement of discipline.

3. Invoke any legal, equitable or special procedures for the enforcement of the orders of the superintendent or the provisions of this chapter.

4. Assume responsibility for and supervise the fiscal affairs of the facility.

5. Record and file all bonds and contracts.

6. Purchase supplies and equipment for the facility as the superintendent deems necessary.

7. Keep a complete and accurate record of all proceedings.

8. Assume responsibility for the custody and preservation of all papers and documents pertaining to the office of the superintendent.

9. Submit certain reports and information to the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services, including, but not limited to: (a) Quarterly reports; (b) Biennial reports before September 1 of each even-numbered year covering the biennium ending June 30 of that year, regarding the condition, operation, functioning and anticipated needs of the facility; and (c) Material on which to base proposed legislation.

10. Keep the public informed by disseminating information regarding the activities and operation of the facility and correctional problems involving children.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.130 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.130
Consideration of religious faith in commitment of child to care of person, institution or facility
Status: in_force

In placing a child in the custody of a person or a public or private institution or agency, the juvenile court shall select, when practicable, a person or an institution or agency governed by persons of:

1. The same religious faith as that of the parents of the child;

2. If the religious faiths of the parents differ, the religious faith of the child; or

3. If the religious faith of the child is not ascertainable, the religious faith of either of the parents.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62G.050 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62G / Section 62G.050
Appointment and duties of chief probation officer
Status: in_force

1. The juvenile court shall appoint one probation officer as the chief probation officer.

2. Under the general supervision of the juvenile court and with the advice of the probation committee, the chief probation officer shall: (a) Organize, direct and develop the administrative work, including, but not limited to, the social, financial and clerical work, of the probation department and each local facility for the detention of children; and (b) Perform such other duties as the juvenile court directs.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62B.215 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62B / Section 62B.215
Conditions and limitations on use of corrective room restriction by certain facilities for detention or treatment and rehabilitation of children; reporting requirement
Status: in_force

1. A child who is detained in a local facility for the detention of children or committed to a regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children may be subjected to corrective room restriction only if all other less-restrictive options have been exhausted and only for the purpose of: (a) Modifying the negative behavior of the child; (b) Holding the child accountable for a violation of a rule of the facility; or (c) Ensuring the safety of the child, staff or others or ensuring the security of the facility.

2. Any action that results in corrective room restriction for more than 2 hours must be documented in writing and approved by a supervisor.

3. A local facility for the detention of children or regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children shall conduct a safety and well-being check on a child subjected to corrective room restriction at least once every 10 minutes while the child is subjected to corrective room restriction.

4. A child may be subjected to corrective room restriction only for the minimum time required to address the negative behavior, rule violation or threat to the safety of the child, staff or others or to the security of the facility, and the child must be returned to the general population of the facility as soon as reasonably possible.

5. A child who is subjected to corrective room restriction for more than 24 hours must be provided: (a) Not less than 1 hour of out-of-room, large muscle exercise each day, including, without limitation, access to outdoor recreation if weather permits; (b) Access to the same meals and medical and mental health treatment, the same access to contact with parents or legal guardians, and the same access to legal assistance and educational services as is provided to children in the general population of the facility; and (c) A review of the corrective room restriction status at least once every 24 hours. If, upon review, the corrective room restriction is continued, the continuation must be documented in writing, including, without limitation, an explanation as to why no other less-restrictive option is available.

6. A local facility for the detention of children or regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children shall not subject a child to corrective room restriction for more than 72 consecutive hours.

7. Each local facility for the detention of children and regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children shall report monthly to the Juvenile Justice Programs Office of the Division of Child and Family Services the number of children who were subjected to corrective room restriction during that month and the length of time that each child was in corrective room restriction. Any incident that resulted in the use of corrective room restriction for 72 consecutive hours must be addressed in the monthly report, and the report must include the reason or reasons any attempt to return the child to the general population of the facility was unsuccessful.

8. As used in this section, “ corrective room restriction ” means the confinement of a child to his or her room as a disciplinary or protective action and includes, without limitation: (a) Administrative seclusion; (b) Behavioral room confinement; (c) Corrective room rest; and (d) Room confinement.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62F.020 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62F / Section 62F.020
Supervision of juvenile sex offender sent from another state
Status: in_force

If a child is adjudicated delinquent in another state for an act that, if committed by an adult, would be a sexual offense pursuant to the laws of the other state, the other state may send the child to this State to receive care, treatment or rehabilitation in any residential, group or institutional program only if the program in this State ensures that the other state has requested through the Interstate Compact for Juveniles pursuant to chapter 62I of NRS or the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children pursuant to NRS 127.320 to 127.350 , inclusive, that courtesy supervision be provided for the child during the period that the child is in this State for care, treatment or rehabilitation.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.190 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.190
“Local facility for the detention of children” defined
Status: in_force

“ Local facility for the detention of children ” means a local facility for the detention or commitment of children which is administered by a county.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62A.120 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62A / Section 62A.120
“Family division” defined
Status: in_force

“ Family division ” means the family division of the district court.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.630 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.630
Certain acts involving alcohol or controlled substance: Suspension or delay in issuance of driver's license
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a child is adjudicated delinquent for the unlawful act of using, possessing, selling or distributing a controlled substance, or purchasing, consuming or possessing an alcoholic beverage in violation of NRS 202.020 , the juvenile court shall: (a) If the child possesses a driver's license, issue an order suspending the driver's license of the child for at least 90 days but not more than 2 years; or (b) If the child does not possess a driver's license and the child is or will be eligible to receive a driver's license within the 2 years immediately following the date of the order, issue an order prohibiting the child from receiving a driver's license for a period specified by the juvenile court which must be at least 90 days but not more than 2 years: (1) Immediately following the date of the order, if the child is eligible to receive a driver's license; or (2) After the date the child will be eligible to receive a driver's license, if the child is not eligible to receive a driver's license on the date of the order.

2. If the child is already the subject of a court order suspending or delaying the issuance of the driver's license of the child, the juvenile court shall order the additional suspension or delay, as appropriate, to apply consecutively with the previous order.

3. If the juvenile court finds that a suspension or delay in the issuance of the driver's license of a child pursuant to this section would cause or is causing a severe or undue hardship to the child or his or her immediate family and that the child is otherwise eligible to receive a driver's license, the juvenile court may order the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a restricted driver's license to the child pursuant to NRS 483.490 .

4. If the juvenile court issues an order requiring the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue a restricted driver's license to a child pursuant to subsection 3, not later than 5 days after issuing the order, the juvenile court shall forward to the Department of Motor Vehicles a copy of the order.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.550 — NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.550
Power of juvenile court to order restitution and to establish and administer programs of restitution
Status: in_force

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62E.560 , the juvenile court may order a delinquent child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both: (a) To provide restitution to the victim of any unlawful act committed by the child; or (b) To participate in a program designed to provide restitution to a victim of any unlawful act committed by the child.

2. The juvenile court may establish and administer programs which are designed to provide restitution to victims of unlawful acts committed by delinquent children.