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NV Rev Stat § 432B.325 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.325 - County whose population is 100,000 or more to provide child protective services in county; county whose population is less than 100,000 to provide such services in certain circumstances.

  1. Each county whose population is 100,000 or more shall provide child protective services in that county and pay the cost of those services. The services must be provided in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.190.  2. A county whose population is less than 100,000 that receives approval to carry out child protective services for the county and an exemption from the assessment imposed pursuant to NRS 432B.326 shall:  (a) Provide child protective services in that county and pay the cost of those services.  (b) Provide the services in accordance with the standards adopted pursuant to NRS 432B.190.  3. A county whose population is less than 100,000 that carries out child protective services for the county shall be deemed to be the agency which provides child welfare services for the purposes of any provisions of this chapter relating to child protective services and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 1439; A 2011, 2524)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.326 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.326 - Payment of assessment for provision of child protective services by county whose population is less than 100,000; exemption.

  1. Unless an exemption is approved pursuant to subsection 4, each county whose population is less than 100,000 shall pay an assessment each fiscal year to the Division of Child and Family Services in an amount which does not exceed the amount authorized by the Legislature for the provision of child protective services by the Division in the county during that year.  2. The Division shall provide each county whose population is less than 100,000, on or before May 1 of each year, with an estimate of the amount of the assessment. The estimate becomes the amount of the assessment unless the county is notified of a change within 2 weeks after the date on which the county contribution is approved by the Legislature. The county shall pay the assessment:  (a) In full within 30 days after the amount of the assessment becomes final; or  (b) In equal quarterly installments on or before the first day of July, October, January and April, respectively.  3. Money paid by a county pursuant to this section must be deposited by the Division with the State Treasurer, and the Division shall expend the money in accordance with the approved budget of the Division.  4. A county whose population is less than 100,000 may submit a proposal to the Governor for the county to carry out child protective services for the county. If the Governor approves the proposal, the Governor must submit a recommendation to the Interim Finance Committee to exempt the county from the assessment required pursuant to subsection 1. The Interim Finance Committee, upon receiving the recommendation from the Governor, shall consider the proposal and determine whether to approve the exemption. In considering whether to approve the exemption, the Interim Finance Committee shall consider, among other things, the best interests of the State, the effect of the exemption and the intent of the Legislature in requiring the assessment to be paid by the county.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2523)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.327 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.327 - Division of Child and Family Services to submit certain reports concerning budgets for child protective services to Governor, certain counties and Legislative Commission.

The Division of Child and Family Services shall submit:  1. A report on or before December 1 of each year to the Governor and to each county whose population is less than 100,000 that contains a statement of:  (a) The total number of children who received child protective services in each county in the immediately preceding fiscal year; and  (b) The amount and categories of the expenditures made by the Division on child protective services in each county in the immediately preceding fiscal year;  2. To each county whose population is less than 100,000, on or before December 1 of each even-numbered year, the total proposed budget of the Division for that county for the next succeeding biennium, including the projected number of children who will receive child protective services and the projected costs of child protective services attributed to the county; and  3. Such reports to the Legislative Commission as required by the Commission.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 2522)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.340 - Determination that child needs protection but is not in imminent danger.

  1. If the agency which provides child welfare services determines that a child needs protection, but is not in imminent danger from abuse or neglect, it may:  (a) Offer to the parents or guardian a plan for services and inform the parents or guardian that the agency has no legal authority to compel the parents or guardian to accept the plan but that it has the authority to petition the court pursuant to NRS 432B.490 or to refer the case to the district attorney or a law enforcement agency; or  (b) File a petition pursuant to NRS 432B.490 and, if a child is adjudicated in need of protection, request that the child be removed from the custody of the parents or guardian or that the child remain at home with or without the supervision of the court or of any person or agency designated by the court.  2. If the parent or guardian accepts the conditions of the plan offered by the agency pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1, the agency may elect not to file a petition and may arrange for appropriate services, including medical care, care of the child during the day, management of the home or supervision of the child, the parents or guardian.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1376; A 2001 Special Session, 42)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.350 - Teams for protection of child.

An agency which provides child welfare services may organize one or more teams for protection of a child to assist the agency in the evaluation and investigation of reports of abuse or neglect of a child, diagnosis and treatment of abuse or neglect and the coordination of responsibilities. Members of the team serve at the invitation of the agency and must include representatives of other organizations concerned with education, law enforcement or physical or mental health.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1376; A 2001 Special Session, 43)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.360 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.360 - Voluntary placement of child with agency or institution; regulations.

  1. A parent or guardian of a child who is in need of protection may place the child with a public agency authorized to care for children or a private institution or agency licensed by the Department of Health and Human Services or a county whose population is 100,000 or more to care for such children if:  (a) Efforts to keep the child in his or her own home have failed; and  (b) The parents or guardian and the agency or institution voluntarily sign a written agreement for placement of the child which sets forth the rights and responsibilities of each of the parties to the agreement.  2. If a child is placed with an agency or institution pursuant to subsection 1, the parent or guardian shall:  (a) If able, contribute to the support of the child during the temporary placement;  (b) Inform the agency or institution of any change in the address or circumstances of the parent or guardian; and  (c) Meet with a representative of the agency or institution and participate in developing and carrying out a plan for the possible return of the child to the custody of the parent or guardian, the placement of the child with a relative or the eventual adoption of the child.  3. A parent or guardian who voluntarily agrees to place a child with an agency or institution pursuant to subsection 1 is entitled to have the child returned to the physical custody of the parent or guardian within 48 hours of a written request to that agency or institution. If that agency or institution determines that it would be detrimental to the best interests of the child to return the child to the custody of the parent or guardian, it shall cause a petition to be filed pursuant to NRS 432B.490.  4. If the child has remained in temporary placement for 6 consecutive months, the agency or institution shall:  (a) Immediately return the child to the physical custody of the parent or guardian; or  (b) Cause a petition to be filed pursuant to NRS 432B.490.  5. The Division of Child and Family Services shall adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1376; A 1993, 2707; 2001 Special Session, 43)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.370 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.370 - Determination that child is not in need of protection.

If an agency which provides child welfare services determines that there is no reasonable cause to believe that a child is in need of protection, it shall proceed no further in that matter.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1377; A 2001 Special Session, 44)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.380 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.380 - Referral of case to district attorney for criminal prosecution; recommendation to file petition.

If the agency which provides child welfare services determines that further action is necessary to protect a child who is in need of protection, as well as any other child under the same care who may be in need of protection, it may refer the case to the district attorney for criminal prosecution and may recommend the filing of a petition pursuant to NRS 432B.490.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1377; A 2001 Special Session, 44)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.3905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.3905 - Limitations on transfer and placement of child who is under 6 years of age; notice.

  1. An employee of an agency which provides child welfare services or its designee, an agent or officer of a law enforcement agency, an officer of a local juvenile probation department or the local department of juvenile services or any other person who places a child in protective custody pursuant to this chapter:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, shall not transfer a child who is under the age of 6 years to, or place such a child in, a child care institution unless appropriate foster care is not available at the time of placement in the county in which the child resides; and  (b) Shall make all reasonable efforts to place siblings in the same location.  2. A child under the age of 6 years may be placed in a child care institution:  (a) If the child requires medical services and such medical services could not be provided at any other placement; or  (b) If necessary to avoid separating siblings.  3. If a child is transferred to or placed in a child care institution in violation of subsection 1, the agency which provides child welfare services that is responsible for the child shall immediately notify the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services and shall move the child to another placement as soon as possible.  4. Each agency which provides child welfare services shall develop and implement a written plan to ensure that the provisions of this section are understood and carried out.  5. As used in this section, "child care institution":  (a) Means any type of home or facility that:  (1) Provides care and shelter during the day and night to 16 or more children who are in protective custody of an agency which provides child welfare services; or  (2) Provides care and shelter during the day and night, through the use of caregivers who work in shifts, to children who are in protective custody of an agency which provides child welfare services.  (b) Does not include a home or facility that provides medical services to children.  (Added to NRS by 2007, 1003; A 2007, 1007; 2011, 1011; 2013, 1623)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.391 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.391 - Agency which provides child welfare services or designee authorized to conduct preliminary Federal Bureau of Investigation name-based check of background of certain adult residents of home in which child will be placed in emergency situation; person investigated to supply fingerprints; exchange of information; removal of child from home upon refusal to supply fingerprints.

  1. An agency which provides child welfare services or its approved designee may, in accordance with the procedures set forth in 28 C.F.R. §§ 901 et. seq., conduct a preliminary Federal Bureau of Investigation Interstate Identification Index name-based check of the records of criminal history of a resident who is 18 years of age or older of a home in which the agency which provides child welfare services wishes to place a child in an emergency situation, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, to determine whether the person investigated has been arrested for or convicted of any crime.  2. Upon request of an agency which provides child welfare services that wishes to place a child in a home in an emergency situation, or upon request of the approved designee of the agency which provides child welfare services, a resident who is 18 years of age or older of the home in which the agency which provides child welfare services wishes to place the child, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, must submit to the agency which provides child welfare services or its approved designee a complete set of fingerprints and written permission authorizing the agency which provides child welfare services or its approved designee to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for its report. The agency which provides child welfare services or its approved designee shall forward the fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History within the time set forth in federal law or regulation.  3. If a resident who is 18 years of age or older of a home in which an agency which provides child welfare services places a child in an emergency situation, other than a resident who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to NRS 432B.594, refuses to provide a complete set of fingerprints to the agency which provides child welfare services or its approved designee upon request pursuant to subsection 2, the agency which provides child welfare services must immediately remove the child from the home.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 649; A 2011, 254)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.396 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.396 - Establishment of panel to evaluate extent to which agencies which provide child welfare services are effectively discharging their responsibilities; regulations; civil penalties.

The Division of Child and Family Services shall:  1. Establish a panel comprised of volunteer members to evaluate the extent to which agencies which provide child welfare services are effectively discharging their responsibilities for the protection of children.  2. Adopt regulations to carry out the provisions of subsection 1 which must include, without limitation, the imposition of appropriate restrictions on the disclosure of information obtained by the panel and civil sanctions for the violation of those restrictions. The civil sanctions may provide for the imposition in appropriate cases of a civil penalty of not more than $500. The Division may bring an action to recover any civil penalty imposed and shall deposit any money recovered with the State Treasurer for credit to the State General Fund.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2031; A 2001, 1845; 2001 Special Session, 46; 2003, 236)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.397 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.397 - Inquiry to determine whether child is Indian child; report to court; training regarding requirements of Indian Child Welfare Act.

  1. The agency which provides child welfare services for a child that is taken into custody pursuant to this chapter shall make all necessary inquiries to determine whether the child is an Indian child. The agency shall report that determination to the court.  2. An agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to this chapter shall provide training for its personnel regarding the requirements of the Indian Child Welfare Act.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 786; A 2001 Special Session, 46)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.400 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.400 - Temporary detention of child by physician or person in charge of hospital or similar institution.

A physician treating a child or a person in charge of a hospital or similar institution may hold a child for no more than 24 hours if there is reasonable cause to believe that the child has been abused or neglected or has been affected by a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder or prenatal substance use disorder or has withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal substance exposure and that the child is in danger of further harm if released. The physician or other person shall immediately notify a law enforcement agency or an agency which provides child welfare services that the physician or other person is holding the child.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1378; A 2001 Special Session, 47; 2005, 2038; 2017, 1388)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.403 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.403 - Purpose of organizing child death review teams.

The purpose of organizing multidisciplinary teams to review the deaths of children pursuant to NRS 432B.403 to 432B.4095, inclusive, is to:  1. Review the records of selected cases of deaths of children under 18 years of age in this State;  2. Review the records of selected cases of deaths of children under 18 years of age who are residents of Nevada and who die in another state;  3. Assess and analyze such cases;  4. Make recommendations for improvements to laws, policies and practice;  5. Support the safety of children; and  6. Prevent future deaths of children.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 863; A 2007, 1508)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.405 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.405 - Organization of child death review teams.

  1. The director or other authorized representative of an agency which provides child welfare services:  (a) May provisionally appoint and organize one or more multidisciplinary teams to review the death of a child;  (b) Shall submit names to the Executive Committee to Review the Death of Children established pursuant to NRS 432B.409 for review and approval of persons whom the director or other authorized representative recommends for appointment to a multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child; and  (c) Shall organize one or more multidisciplinary teams to review the death of a child under any of the following circumstances:  (1) Upon receiving a written request from an adult related to the child within the third degree of consanguinity, if the request is received by the agency within 1 year after the date of death of the child;  (2) If the child dies while in the custody of or involved with an agency which provides child welfare services, or if the child’s family previously received services from such an agency;  (3) If the death is alleged to be from abuse or neglect of the child;  (4) If a sibling, household member or day care provider has been the subject of a child abuse and neglect investigation within the previous 12 months, including, without limitation, cases in which the report was unsubstantiated or the investigation is currently pending;  (5) If the child was adopted through an agency which provides child welfare services; or  (6) If the child died of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.  2. A review conducted pursuant to subparagraph (2) of paragraph (c) of subsection 1 must occur within 3 months after the issuance of a certificate of death.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 2051; A 2001 Special Session, 47; 2003, 864; 2007, 1508)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.406 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.406 - Composition of child death review teams.

  1. A multidisciplinary team to review the death of a child that is organized by an agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to NRS 432B.405 must include, insofar as possible:  (a) A representative of any law enforcement agency that is involved with the case under review;  (b) Medical personnel;  (c) A representative of the district attorney’s office in the county where the case is under review;  (d) A representative of any school that is involved with the case under review;  (e) A representative of any agency which provides child welfare services that is involved with the case under review; and  (f) A representative of the coroner’s office.  2. A multidisciplinary team may include such other representatives of other organizations concerned with the death of the child as the agency which provides child welfare services deems appropriate for the review.  (Added to NRS by 2003, 863)