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NV Rev Stat § 432B.467 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.467 - Consideration of evidence in determining whether to appoint guardian; right of visitation to certain persons.

  1. In determining whether to grant a petition for the appointment of a guardian filed pursuant to NRS 432B.466, the court may consider all relevant and material evidence that is admissible pursuant to this chapter, including, without limitation, any report submitted by a special advocate appointed as a guardian ad litem for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.500.  2. If a court appoints a guardian for a child pursuant to NRS 432B.4665, the court may order a reasonable right of visitation to any person whose right to custody or visitation of the child was terminated as a result of the appointment of the guardian if the court finds that the visitation is in the best interests of the child.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 589)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4675 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4675 - Effect of entry of final order establishing guardianship.

Upon the entry of a final order by the court establishing a guardianship pursuant to NRS 432B.4665:  1. The custody of the child by the agency which has legal custody of the child is terminated;  2. The proceedings concerning the child conducted pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, terminate; and  3. Unless subsequently ordered by the court to assist the court, the following agencies and persons are excused from any responsibility to participate in the guardianship case:  (a) The agency which has legal custody of the child;  (b) Any counsel or guardian ad litem appointed by the court to assist in the proceedings conducted pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive; and  (c) Any person nominated or appointed as the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child pursuant to NRS 432B.4684 or 432B.4685, respectively.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 590; A 2011, 2677)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.468 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.468 - Enforcement, modification and termination of guardianship; appointment of successor guardian.

  1. The court shall retain jurisdiction to enforce, modify or terminate a guardianship established pursuant to NRS 432B.4665 until the child reaches 18 years of age.  2. Any person having a direct interest in a guardianship established pursuant to NRS 432B.4665 may move to enforce, modify or terminate an order concerning the guardianship.  3. The court shall issue an order directing the appropriate agency which provides child welfare services to file a report and make a recommendation in response to any motion to enforce, modify or terminate an order concerning a guardianship established pursuant to NRS 432B.4665. The agency must submit the report to the court within 45 days after receiving the order of the court.  4. Any motion to enforce, modify or terminate an order concerning a guardianship established pursuant to NRS 432B.4665 must comply with the provisions set forth in chapter 159A of NRS for motions to enforce, modify or terminate orders concerning guardianships.  5. A successor guardian may be appointed in accordance with the procedures set forth in chapter 159A of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 590; A 2017, 899)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4681 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4681 - Definitions.

As used in NRS 432B.4681 to 432B.469, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 432B.4682 and 432B.4683 have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2669)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4682 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4682 - "Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health" defined.

Person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 433A.018.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2669)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4683 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4683 - "Psychiatric care" defined.

Psychiatric care means the provision of psychiatric services and psychiatric treatment and the administration of psychotropic medication.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2669)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4684 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4684 - Nomination; person nominated deemed to be person who is legally responsible pending court approval; petition to appoint nominee; persons authorized to be nominated or appointed.

  1. If a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services has a prescription for a psychotropic medication upon entering the custody of the agency or if the agency determines that a child may be in need of psychiatric care, the agency shall nominate, pending appointment by a court pursuant to NRS 432B.4685, a person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child. A person nominated pursuant to this subsection shall be deemed to be the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child pending approval by a court pursuant to NRS 432B.4685.  2. Upon nominating a person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of a child pursuant to this section, the agency which provides child welfare services shall petition the court with jurisdiction over the child for the appointment of the nominee as the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child. A petition filed pursuant to this subsection may be heard by the court at the next hearing of the court conducted pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, or at a hearing for the express purpose of appointing a person pursuant to NRS 432B.4685.  3. The person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of a child may be a parent or legal guardian of the child or, if a parent or legal guardian of the child is not able or willing to act as the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child:  (a) The attorney for the child;  (b) The guardian ad litem of the child;  (c) The foster parent or other provider of substitute care for the child;  (d) An employee of the agency which provides child welfare services; or  (e) Any other person who a court determines is qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities prescribed by NRS 432B.4681 to 432B.469, inclusive, and any policies adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.197.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2670; A 2013, 3818)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4685 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4685 - Persons eligible for court appointment.

If proceedings pursuant to this chapter involve the protection of a child who requires psychiatric care, including, without limitation, any child who is administered a psychotropic medication, the court shall appoint the parent or legal guardian of the child as the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child or, if a parent or legal guardian of the child is not able or willing to act as the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child:  1. The person nominated by the agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to NRS 432B.4684; or  2. Any other person who the court determines is qualified to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2673)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4688 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4688 - Administration of psychotropic medication to child allowed only in accordance with consent; quarterly review of records of child.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432B.4689, an agency which provides child welfare services shall not allow the administration of a psychotropic medication to a child in the custody of the agency unless:  (a) The person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child has consented to the administration of the medication; and  (b) The psychotropic medication is administered in accordance with the consent of the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child.  2. An agency which provides child welfare services shall, at least quarterly, review the records for each child in the custody of the agency who is administered a psychotropic medication to determine whether the medication is being administered in accordance with NRS 432B.4681 to 432B.469, inclusive, and the policies adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.197. The agency may use the results of the quarterly reviews to determine whether the placement of the child should be continued.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2675) — (Substituted in revision for part of NRS 432B.197)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.4689 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.4689 - Administration of psychotropic medication without consent authorized under certain circumstances.

  1. An agency which provides child welfare services may allow the administration of, and a foster parent or other provider of substitute care for a child in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services may administer, a psychotropic medication to a child without obtaining consent from a person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child if:  (a) The child has a prescription for a psychotropic medication upon entering the custody of the agency and the agency continues administering the psychotropic medication in accordance with that prescription; or  (b) A physician determines that an emergency exists which requires the immediate administration of a psychotropic medication before consent may be obtained from the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child. The agency which provides child welfare services shall obtain documentation, which may include an incident report or other documentation which demonstrates that an emergency existed, regarding the circumstances surrounding the administration of the psychotropic medication.  2. If a psychotropic medication is administered pursuant to this section, the agency which provides child welfare services shall take reasonable efforts, as soon as practicable, to notify the parent or legal guardian of the child and the person who is legally responsible for the psychiatric care of the child of the administration of the psychotropic medication.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2673)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.469 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.469 - Agency which provides child welfare services retains responsibility for health and well-being of child in its custody.

The provisions of NRS 432B.4681 to 432B.469, inclusive, do not relieve an agency which provides child welfare services of any responsibility of the agency relating to the general health and well-being of a child in the custody of the agency.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2669)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.470 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.470 - Hearing required; notice.

  1. A child taken into protective custody pursuant to NRS 432B.390 must be given a hearing, conducted by a judge, master or special master appointed by the judge for that particular hearing, within 72 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, after being taken into custody, to determine whether the child should remain in protective custody pending further action by the court.  2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, notice of the time and place of the hearing must be given to a parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare:  (a) By personal service of a written notice;  (b) Orally; or  (c) If the parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare cannot be located after a reasonable effort, by posting a written notice on the door of the residence of the parent or other person.  If the child was delivered to a provider of emergency services pursuant to NRS 432B.630, the parent who delivered the child to the provider shall be deemed to have waived any right to notice of the hearing conducted pursuant to this section.  3. If notice is given by means of paragraph (b) or (c) of subsection 2, a copy of the notice must be mailed to the person at the last known address of the person within 24 hours after the child is placed in protective custody.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1380; A 2001, 1259; 2017, 672)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.500 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.500 - Appointment of guardian ad litem after filing of petition.

  1. After a petition is filed that a child is in need of protection pursuant to NRS 432B.490, the court shall appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. The person so appointed:  (a) Must meet the requirements of NRS 432B.505 or, if such a person is not available, a representative of an agency which provides child welfare services, a juvenile probation officer, an officer of the court or another volunteer.  (b) Must not be a parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare.  (c) Must not be an attorney appointed to represent the child pursuant to NRS 432B.420.  2. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to this section shall:  (a) Represent and protect the best interests of the child until excused by the court;  (b) Thoroughly research and ascertain the relevant facts of each case for which the guardian ad litem is appointed, and ensure that the court receives an independent, objective account of those facts;  (c) Meet with the child wherever the child is placed as often as is necessary to determine that the child is safe and to ascertain the best interests of the child;  (d) Explain to the child the role of the guardian ad litem and, when appropriate, the nature and purpose of each proceeding in the case;  (e) Participate in the development and negotiation of any plans for and orders regarding the child, and monitor the implementation of those plans and orders to determine whether services are being provided in an appropriate and timely manner;  (f) Appear at all proceedings regarding the child;  (g) Inform the court of the desires of the child, but exercise independent judgment regarding the best interests of the child;  (h) Present recommendations to the court and provide reasons in support of those recommendations;  (i) Request the court to enter orders that are clear, specific and, when appropriate, include periods for compliance;  (j) Review the progress of each case for which the guardian ad litem is appointed, and advocate for the expedient completion of the case; and  (k) Perform such other duties as the court orders.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1379; A 1999, 2039; 2001 Special Session, 48; 2015, 1326; 2017, 1288)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.505 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.505 - Qualifications of special advocate for appointment as guardian ad litem.

  1. To qualify for appointment as a guardian ad litem pursuant to NRS 432B.500 in a judicial district that includes a county whose population is less than 100,000, a special advocate must complete an initial 12 hours of specialized training and, annually thereafter, complete 6 hours of specialized training. The training must be approved by the court and include information regarding:  (a) The dynamics of the abuse and neglect of children;  (b) Factors to consider in determining the best interests of a child, including planning for the permanent placement of the child;  (c) The interrelationships between the family system, legal process and system of child welfare;  (d) Skills in mediation and negotiation;  (e) Federal, state and local laws affecting children;  (f) Cultural, ethnic and gender-specific issues;  (g) Domestic violence;  (h) Resources and services available in the community for children in need of protection;  (i) Child development;  (j) Standards for guardians ad litem;  (k) Confidentiality issues; and  (l) Such other topics as the court deems appropriate.  2. To qualify for appointment as a guardian ad litem pursuant to NRS 432B.500 in a judicial district that does not include a county whose population is less than 100,000, a special advocate must be qualified pursuant to the standards for training of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association or its successor. If such an Association ceases to exist, the court shall determine the standards for training.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2031; A 2015, 1327)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.510 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.510 - Execution and contents of petition; representation of interests of public.

  1. A petition alleging that a child is in need of protection may be signed only by:  (a) A representative of an agency which provides child welfare services;  (b) A law enforcement officer or probation officer; or  (c) The district attorney.  2. The district attorney shall countersign every petition alleging need of protection, and shall represent the interests of the public in all proceedings. If the district attorney fails or refuses to countersign the petition, the petitioner may seek a review by the Attorney General. If the Attorney General determines that a petition should be filed, the Attorney General shall countersign the petition and shall represent the interests of the public in all subsequent proceedings.  3. Every petition must be entitled "In the Matter of……………, a child," and must be verified by the person who signs it.  4. Every petition must set forth specifically:  (a) The facts which bring the child within the jurisdiction of the court as indicated in NRS 432B.410.  (b) The name, date of birth and address of the primary residence of the child at the time of removal.  (c) The names and addresses of the residences of the child’s parents and any other person responsible for the child’s welfare, and spouse if any. If the parents or other person responsible for the welfare of the child do not reside in this State or cannot be found within the State, or if their addresses are unknown, the petition must state the name of any known adult relative residing within the State or, if there is none, the known adult relative residing nearest to the court.  (d) Whether the child is in protective custody and, if so:  (1) The agency responsible for placing the child in protective custody and the reasons therefor; and  (2) Whether the child has been placed in a home or facility in compliance with the provisions of NRS 432B.3905. If the placement does not comply with the provisions of NRS 432B.3905, the petition must include a plan for transferring the child to a placement which complies with the provisions of NRS 432B.3905.  5. When any of the facts required by subsection 4 are not known, the petition must so state.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1381; A 1997, 2475; 2001, 1850; 2001 Special Session, 48; 2003, 236; 2007, 1006; 2013, 238)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.513 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.513 - Copy of report or information required to be provided to parent or guardian before certain proceedings.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who submits a report or information to the court for consideration in a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 432B.466 to 432B.468, inclusive, or 432B.500 to 432B.590, inclusive, shall provide a copy of the report or information, to the extent that the data or information in the report or information is available pursuant to NRS 432B.290, to each parent or guardian of the child who is the subject of the proceeding and to the attorney of each parent or guardian not later than 72 hours before the proceeding.  2. If a person does not provide a copy of a report or information to a parent or guardian of a child and an attorney of the parent or guardian before a proceeding if required by subsection 1, the court or master:  (a) Shall provide the parent or guardian and the attorney of the parent or guardian an opportunity to review the report or information; and  (b) May grant a continuance of the proceeding until a later date that is agreed upon by all the parties to the proceeding if the parent or guardian or the attorney of the parent or guardian requests that the court grant the continuance so that the parent or guardian and the attorney of the parent or guardian may properly respond to the report or information.  3. If a child was delivered to a provider of emergency services pursuant to NRS 432B.630, a copy of a report or information described in subsection 1 need not be sent to the parent who delivered the child to the provider or the attorney of that parent pursuant to subsection 1.  4. As used in this section, "person" includes, without limitation, a government, governmental agency or political subdivision of a government.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1699; A 2003, 592; 2017, 674)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.515 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.515 - Electronic filing of certain petitions and reports.

  1. A court clerk may allow any of the following documents to be filed electronically:  (a) A petition signed by the district attorney pursuant to NRS 432B.510; or  (b) A report prepared pursuant to NRS 432B.540.  2. Any document that is filed electronically pursuant to this section must contain an image of the signature of the person who is filing the document.  (Added to NRS by 1997, 893)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.530 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.530 - Adjudicatory hearing on petition; disposition.

  1. An adjudicatory hearing must be held within 30 days after the filing of the petition, unless good cause is shown or the hearing has been continued until a later date pursuant to NRS 432B.513.  2. At the hearing, the court shall inform the parties of the specific allegations in the petition and give them an opportunity to admit or deny them. If the allegations are denied, the court shall hear evidence on the petition.  3. In adjudicatory hearings, all relevant and material evidence helpful in determining the questions presented, including oral and written reports, may be received by the court and may be relied upon to the extent of its probative value. The parties or their attorney must be afforded an opportunity to examine and controvert written reports so received and to cross-examine individuals making reports when reasonably available.  4. The court may require the child to be present in court at the hearing.  5. If the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that the child was in need of protection at the time of the removal of the child from the home, it shall record its findings of fact and may proceed immediately or at another hearing held within 15 working days, to make a proper disposition of the case. If the court finds that the allegations in the petition have not been established, it shall dismiss the petition and, if the child is in protective custody, order the immediate release of the child.  6. The findings of fact recorded by the court pursuant to subsection 5 and any specific allegations in the petition admitted to by the parties must be included as part of the disposition of the case in the report required to be made to the Central Registry pursuant to NRS 432B.310.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1382; A 2001, 1703, 1846; 2003, 87; 2013, 2879)