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NV Rev Stat § 432B.540 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.540 - Report by agency which provides child welfare services; plan for placement of child.

  1. If the court finds that the allegations of the petition are true, it shall order that a report be made in writing by an agency which provides child welfare services, concerning:  (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), the conditions in the child’s place of residence, the child’s record in school, the mental, physical and social background of the family of the child, its financial situation and other matters relevant to the case; or  (b) If the child was delivered to a provider of emergency services pursuant to NRS 432B.630, any matters relevant to the case.  2. If the agency believes that it is necessary to remove the child from the physical custody of the child’s parents, it must submit with the report a plan designed to achieve a placement of the child in a safe setting as near to the residence of the parent as is consistent with the best interests and special needs of the child. The plan must include, without limitation:  (a) A description of the type, safety and appropriateness of the home or institution in which the child could be placed, including, without limitation, a statement that the home or institution would comply with the provisions of NRS 432B.3905, and a plan for ensuring that the child would receive safe and proper care and a description of the needs of the child;  (b) A description of the services to be provided to the child and to a parent to facilitate the return of the child to the custody of the parent or to ensure the permanent placement of the child;  (c) The appropriateness of the services to be provided under the plan; and  (d) A description of how the order of the court will be carried out.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1382; A 1995, 362; 1999, 2039; 2001, 1260, 1846; 2001 Special Session, 50; 2003, 236; 2007, 1006)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.553 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.553 - Plan for permanent placement of child.

  1. An agency that obtains legal custody of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.550 shall:  (a) Adopt a plan for the permanent placement of the child for review by the court at a hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 432B.590; and  (b) Make reasonable efforts to finalize the permanent placement of the child in accordance with the plan adopted pursuant to paragraph (a). The provisions of subsections 4, 5 and 6 of NRS 432B.393 shall be deemed to apply to the reasonable efforts required by this paragraph.  2. If the child is not residing in the home of the child and has been in foster care for 14 or more of the immediately preceding 20 months, the agency shall include the termination of parental rights to the child in the plan for the permanent placement of the child, unless the agency determines that:  (a) The child is in the care of a relative;  (b) The plan for the child requires the agency to make reasonable efforts pursuant to NRS 432B.393 to reunify the family of the child, and the agency has not provided to the family, consistently within the period specified in the plan for the child, such services as the agency deems necessary for the safe return of the child to the home of the child; or  (c) There are compelling reasons, which are documented in the plan for the child, for concluding that the filing of a petition to terminate parental rights to the child would not be in the best interests of the child.  (Added to NRS by 2001, 1839)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.555 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.555 - Restriction on release of child to custodial parent or guardian who has been convicted of abuse, neglect or endangerment of child.

In any proceeding held pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, if the court determines that a custodial parent or guardian of a child has ever been convicted of a violation of NRS 200.508 or the law of another jurisdiction that prohibits the same or similar conduct, the court shall not release the child or any other child who is subject to the proceeding to that custodial parent or guardian unless the court finds by clear and convincing evidence presented at the proceeding that no physical or psychological harm to the child will result from the release of the child to that parent or guardian.  (Added to NRS by 1995, 805; A 2001, 1848; 2003, 592; 2019, 2614)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.560 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.560 - Additional orders by court: Treatment; conduct; visitation; support.

  1. The court may also order:  (a) The child, a parent or the guardian to undergo such medical, psychiatric, psychological, or other care or treatment as the court considers to be in the best interests of the child.  (b) A parent or guardian to refrain from:  (1) Any harmful or offensive conduct toward the child, the other parent, the custodian of the child or the person given physical custody of the child; and  (2) Visiting the child if the court determines that the visitation is not in the best interest of the child.  (c) A reasonable right of visitation for a grandparent of the child if the child is not permitted to remain in the custody of the parents of the child.  (d) Tests for the typing of blood or taking of specimens for genetic identification of the child, the natural mother of the child or the alleged father of the child pursuant to NRS 126.121.  2. The court shall order a parent or guardian to pay to the custodian an amount sufficient to support the child while the child is in the care of the custodian pursuant to an order of the court, unless the child was delivered to a provider of emergency services pursuant to NRS 432B.630. Payments for the obligation of support must be determined in accordance with the guidelines established by the Administrator of the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.620, but must not exceed the reasonable cost of the child’s care, including food, shelter, clothing, medical care and education. An order for support made pursuant to this subsection must:  (a) Require that payments be made to the appropriate agency or office;  (b) Provide that the custodian is entitled to a lien on the obligor’s property in the event of nonpayment of support; and  (c) Provide for the immediate withholding of income for the payment of support unless:  (1) All parties enter into an alternative written agreement; or  (2) One party demonstrates and the court finds good cause to postpone the withholding.  3. A court that enters an order pursuant to subsection 2 shall ensure that the social security number of the parent or guardian who is the subject of the order is:  (a) Provided to the Division of Welfare and Supportive Services of the Department of Health and Human Services.  (b) Placed in the records relating to the matter and, except as otherwise required to carry out a specific statute, maintained in a confidential manner.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1383; A 1987, 1196; 1991, 1339; 1993, 543; 1997, 2267; 1999, 2685; 2001, 1262; 2017, 677, 1014, 2291)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.570 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.570 - Motion for revocation or modification of order.

  1. A motion for revocation or modification of an order issued pursuant to NRS 432B.550 or 432B.560 may be filed by the custodian of the child, the governmental organization or person responsible for supervising the care of the child, the guardian ad litem of the child or a parent or guardian. Notice of this motion must be given by registered or certified mail to all parties of the adjudicatory hearing, the custodian and the governmental organization or person responsible for supervising the care of the child.  2. The court shall hold a hearing on the motion and may dismiss the motion or revoke or modify any order as it determines is in the best interest of the child.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 1383)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.585 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.585 - Appointment of panel to conduct semiannual review.

For the purposes of conducting a review required by NRS 432B.580, the judge or judges of the court may by mutual consent appoint a panel of three or more persons. The persons so appointed shall serve without compensation and at the pleasure of the court.  (Added to NRS by 1991, 1358; A 2001, 1705)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5901 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5901 - Applicability of chapter 128 of NRS to proceedings concerning termination of parental rights; authority of agency which provides child welfare services to file motion for termination of parental rights.

  1. The provisions of chapter 128 of NRS, to the extent they do not conflict with the provisions of NRS 432B.5901 to 432B.5908, inclusive, apply to all proceedings concerning the termination of parental rights that are commenced pursuant to this section by an agency which provides child welfare services.  2. If a child is determined to be a child in need of protection pursuant to NRS 432B.550, an agency which provides child welfare services may, at any stage of a proceeding held pursuant to this chapter, file a motion for the termination of parental rights as part of the proceeding.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4068)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5902 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5902 - Service of motion and notice of hearing; response to motion.

  1. After a motion for the termination of parental rights is filed pursuant to NRS 432B.5901, unless a party to be served voluntarily appears and consents to the hearing, and except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a copy of the motion and notice of the hearing must be served, either together or separately, upon all parties to the proceeding by personal service or, if the whereabouts of the person are unknown, obtaining an order from the court that service may be made by publication in accordance with the procedure set forth in subsections 1, 4 and 5 of NRS 128.070 and subsection 2.  2. If a court orders that service be made by publication pursuant to subsection 1 and the person to be served by publication has a last known address, personal service must also be attempted before service of the notice is deemed to be complete. The court order must direct the publication to be made in a newspaper designated by the court at least once every week for a period of 4 weeks. If personal service is also attempted, service of the notice shall be deemed to be complete at the expiration of such a period. The provisions of this subsection and subsection 1 must not be construed to preclude personal service and service by publication from being attempted simultaneously.  3. Service shall be deemed to be complete if a party to be served appears in court for a hearing held pursuant to this chapter and the court provides the party with a copy of the motion, notifies the party of the date of the hearing on the motion and records such service.  4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, a copy of the motion and notice of the hearing on the motion must be sent by certified mail to:  (a) The attorneys and any guardians ad litem for the child and the parent of the child who is the subject of the motion;  (b) If applicable, each Indian tribe of the child who is the subject of the motion, in accordance with NRS 128.023; and  (c) Any known relative of the child who is the subject of the motion within the fifth degree of consanguinity who is residing in this State.  5. If an attorney has consented to electronic service, a copy of the motion and notice of the hearing on the motion may be sent to the attorney electronically instead of by certified mail.  6. The court shall ensure that any prospective adoptive parent of the child who is the subject of the motion is provided with a copy of the notice of the hearing on the motion. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 432B.5904 or another provision of law, the name and address of the prospective adoptive parent must be kept confidential.  7. Any party to the proceeding may file a written response to the motion.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4068)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5903 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5903 - Appearance of parties; contest of allegations or relinquishment of parental rights; evidentiary hearing.

  1. At the time stated in the notice of the hearing, or at the earliest time thereafter to which the hearing may be postponed, the parties to the proceeding shall, except as otherwise provided in this subsection, appear in person before the court and must be informed of the specific allegations set forth in the motion for the termination of parental rights. The court may allow a party to participate in the proceeding by telephone or videoconference if he or she is unable to appear in person because he or she is incarcerated outside this State or hospitalized and cannot be transported to the court.  2. After a party has been informed of the allegations set forth in the motion, he or she may:  (a) Contest such allegations and request an evidentiary hearing, in which case an evidentiary hearing must be scheduled; or  (b) Voluntarily relinquish his or her parental rights with or without the possibility of an open adoption agreement established through mediation pursuant to NRS 432B.5904, in which case a hearing must be scheduled for the purpose of confirming such voluntary relinquishment.  3. If an evidentiary hearing is scheduled pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2, the court may also order a party to the proceeding to participate in mediation pursuant to NRS 432B.5904.  4. If a party to the proceeding does not appear at the time stated in the notice and the court determines that he or she was given proper notice pursuant to NRS 432B.5902, the court may proceed to hear evidence and render its decision or postpone hearing any evidence until an evidentiary hearing is conducted concerning any other party to the proceeding.  5. If the court postpones hearing evidence pursuant to subsection 4, further notice to the absent party is required unless the court, in its discretion, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, determines that no additional notice to the absent party is required.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4069)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5904 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5904 - Mediation for purpose of negotiating open adoption agreement.

  1. The court may, upon its own motion or the motion of a party to the proceeding, order the parties, any prospective adoptive parent and a representative from an agency which provides child welfare services to participate in mediation for the purpose of negotiating the terms of an open adoption agreement.  2. A party to the proceeding may make a motion for mediation at any time after the commencement of a proceeding for the termination of parental rights but not less than 5 judicial days before a scheduled evidentiary hearing.  3. Persons ordered to participate in mediation pursuant to subsection 1 shall complete such mediation not later than 60 calendar days after the court issues the order for mediation.  4. If the persons ordered to participate in mediation agree to the terms of an open adoption, the terms must be set forth in a written agreement at the time of mediation.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4069)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5905 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5905 - Testifying at evidentiary hearing by telephone or video conference.

During an evidentiary hearing, at the request of a party to the proceeding, the court may permit a witness to testify by telephone or videoconference if the court determines that it is able to adequately assess witness credibility. Except as otherwise permitted by the court, a party to the proceeding may not testify by telephone or videoconference unless he or she is incarcerated outside this State or hospitalized and cannot be transported to the court.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4070)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5906 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5906 - Final order; appeal.

The court shall use its best efforts to ensure that a final written decision on a motion for the termination of parental rights which includes detailed findings of fact is rendered not later than 30 days after the conclusion of the evidentiary hearing. Such a decision may be rendered orally in court before being set forth in a written order. The order of the court must include a notice of the right of a party to appeal the decision of the court. The order granting or denying a motion for the termination of parental rights is a final order of the court and the parties have the right to appeal the decision of the court in accordance with chapter 128 of NRS.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4070)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5907 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5907 - Time for resolution of appeal.

Except as otherwise provided in this section, if a party appeals the decision of the court pursuant to NRS 432B.5906, the appellate court of competent jurisdiction shall use its best efforts to ensure that the matter is resolved not later than 6 months after the appeal is filed. If the appellate court orders full briefings on the matter, it shall use its best efforts to ensure that the matter is resolved not later than 12 months after the appeal is filed.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4070)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.5908 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.5908 - Petition for restoration of parental rights.

If a person seeks to restore the parental rights of a natural parent or parents pursuant to NRS 128.170, 128.180 and 128.190, and the child whose natural parent or parents have had their parental rights terminated or have relinquished their parental rights is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to this chapter, the petition for the restoration of parental rights must be filed as part of a proceeding held pursuant to this chapter.  (Added to NRS by 2017, 4070)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.591 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.591 - "Child" defined.

As used in NRS 432B.591 to 432B.595, inclusive, "child" means a person who is:  1. Under the age of 18 years; and  2. Over the age of 18 years and who remains under the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to NRS 432B.594.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 249)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.592 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.592 - Court to refer child to attorney for counsel regarding continuation of jurisdiction.

  1. A court shall refer a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to an attorney in the county who provides legal services without a charge to abused or neglected children if the court determines that the child:  (a) Has reached the age of 17 years; and  (b) Is not likely to be returned to the custody of his or her parent before reaching the age of 18 years.  2. The court shall request the attorney to whom such a child is referred to counsel the child regarding the legal consequences of remaining under the jurisdiction of the court after reaching 18 years of age and assist the child in deciding whether to remain under the jurisdiction of the court.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 249)
NV Rev Stat § 432B.593 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 432B - Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect|NRS 432B.593 - Agency which provides child welfare services to meet with child to determine whether child intends to request continuation of jurisdiction; effect of such meeting; child who has independent living agreement not prohibited from requesting continuation of jurisdiction.

  1. At least 120 days before the date on which a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services reaches the age of 18 years, the agency which provides child welfare services shall meet with the child to determine whether the child intends to request that the court retain jurisdiction over the child pursuant to NRS 432B.594 after the child reaches the age of 18 years.  2. If the child indicates during the meeting held pursuant to subsection 1 that the child does not intend to request that the court retain jurisdiction over the child, the agency which provides child welfare services shall recommend that the court terminate jurisdiction over the child when the child reaches the age of 18 years.  3. Notwithstanding a determination made by a child during a meeting held pursuant to subsection 1, any time before reaching the age of 18 years, the child may:  (a) Inform the agency which provides child welfare services that the child intends to request that the court continue jurisdiction over the child pursuant to NRS 432B.594, and the agency shall revise its recommendation to the court accordingly; or  (b) Request that the court retain jurisdiction over the child pursuant to NRS 432B.594, and the court shall accept jurisdiction.   4. A child who enters into an agreement with an agency which provides child welfare services before the child reaches the age of 18 years to allow the child to live independently is not prohibited from requesting that the court retain jurisdiction over the child pursuant to NRS 432B.594, and such a child is entitled to the same rights and protections set forth in NRS 432B.591 to 432B.595, inclusive, as provided to any other child.  (Added to NRS by 2011, 249)