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NV Rev Stat § 127.2805 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.2805 - Investigation of prospective adoptive parents.

  1. The agency which provides child welfare services or a child-placing agency shall, within 60 days after receipt of confirmation of the natural parents’ intent to place the child for adoption and a completed application for adoption from the prospective adoptive parents, complete an investigation of the medical, mental, financial and moral backgrounds of the prospective adoptive parents to determine the suitability of the home for placement of the child for adoption. The investigation must also embrace any other relevant factor relating to the qualifications of the prospective adoptive parents and may be a substitute for the investigation required to be conducted by the agency which provides child welfare services on behalf of the court when a petition for adoption is pending, if the petition for adoption is filed within 6 months after the completion of the investigation required by this subsection. If a child-placing agency undertakes the investigation, it shall provide progress reports to the agency which provides child welfare services in such a format and at such times as the agency which provides child welfare services requires to ensure that the investigation will be completed within the 60-day period. If, at any time, the agency which provides child welfare services determines that it is unlikely that the investigation will be completed in a timely manner, the agency which provides child welfare services shall take over the investigation and complete it within the 60-day period or as soon thereafter as practicable.  2. If the placement is to be made in a home outside of this state, the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency must receive a copy of a report, completed by the appropriate authority, of an investigation of the home and the medical, mental, financial and moral backgrounds of the prospective adoptive parents to determine the suitability of the home for placement of the child for adoption, unless the child and one of the prospective adoptive parents are related within the third degree of consanguinity.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 68; A 1993, 2732; 2001 Special Session, 10)
NV Rev Stat § 127.281 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.281 - Search for criminal record of prospective adoptive parent.

  1. A prospective adoptive parent who is subject to an investigation by the agency which provides child welfare services or a child-placing agency must submit as part of the investigation a complete set of his or her fingerprints and written permission authorizing the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency to forward those fingerprints to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  2. The agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency may exchange with the Central Repository or the Federal Bureau of Investigation any information respecting the fingerprints submitted.  3. When a report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation is received by the Central Repository, it shall immediately forward a copy of the report to the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency that submitted the fingerprints.  4. Any fees for fingerprinting and submission to the Central Repository and the Federal Bureau of Investigation must be paid by the prospective adoptive parent, except that:  (a) In a county whose population is less than 100,000, the Division may adopt regulations providing for the payment of those fees by the Division; or  (b) In a county whose population is 100,000 or more, the board of county commissioners may provide by ordinance for the payment of those fees by the agency which provides child welfare services.  (Added to NRS by 1989, 530; A 1991, 951; 1993, 2688; 2001 Special Session, 11)
NV Rev Stat § 127.2815 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.2815 - Placement of child during investigation; notice and placement of child upon completion of investigation.

  1. Pending completion of the required investigation, the child must be:  (a) Retained by the natural parent; or  (b) Placed by the natural parent with the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency and placed by the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency in a foster home licensed pursuant to NRS 424.030,  until a determination is made concerning the suitability of the prospective adoptive parents.  2. Upon completion of the investigation, the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency shall forthwith inform the natural parent, the person recommending the placement and the prospective adoptive parents of the decision to approve or deny the placement. If the prospective adoptive home is found:  (a) Suitable, the natural parent may execute a consent to a specific adoption pursuant to NRS 127.053, if not previously executed, and then the child may be placed in the home of the prospective adoptive parents for the purposes of adoption.  (b) Unsuitable or detrimental to the interest of the child, the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency shall file an application in the district court for an order prohibiting the placement. If the court determines that the placement should be prohibited, the court may nullify the written consent to the specific adoption and order the return of the child to the care and control of the parent who executed the consent, but if the parental rights of the parent have been terminated by a relinquishment or a final order of a court of competent jurisdiction or if the parent does not wish to accept the child, then the court may order the placement of the child with the agency which provides child welfare services or a child-placing agency for adoption.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 69; A 1993, 2732; 2001 Special Session, 11; 2003, 236)
NV Rev Stat § 127.2817 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.2817 - Criteria for determination of suitability of prospective adoptive home; opportunity for prospective adoptive parents to review and respond to unfavorable investigation. [Effective through June 30, 2020.]

  1. The Division, in consultation with each agency which provides child welfare services, shall adopt regulations setting forth the criteria to be used by an agency which provides child welfare services or a child-placing agency for determining whether a prospective adoptive home is suitable or unsuitable for the placement of a child for adoption.  2. Upon the completion of an investigation conducted by an agency which provides child welfare services or a child-placing agency pursuant to NRS 127.120 or 127.2805, the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency shall inform the prospective adoptive parent or parents of the results of the investigation. If, pursuant to the investigation, a determination is made that a prospective adoptive home is unsuitable for placement or detrimental to the interest of the child, the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency shall provide the prospective adoptive parent or parents with an opportunity to review and respond to the investigation with the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency before the issuance of the results of the investigation. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, the identity of those persons who are interviewed or submit information concerning the investigation must remain confidential.  3. An agency which provides child welfare services or a child placing agency shall not determine that a prospective adoptive home is unsuitable for placement or detrimental to the interest of the child solely because the prospective adoptive parent or parents:  (a) Are deaf, are blind or have another physical disability; or  (b) Are the holders of a valid registry identification card.  4. As used in this section:  (a) "Blind" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.082.  (b) "Holder of a valid registry identification card" means a person who holds a valid registry identification card as defined in NRS 453A.140 that identifies the person as:  (1) Exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of marijuana; or  (2) A designated primary caregiver as defined in NRS 453A.080.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 238; A 1993, 2731; 2001, 1112; 2001 Special Session, 12; 2007, 2075; 2019, 2757)
NV Rev Stat § 127.2817 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.2817 - Criteria for determination of suitability of prospective adoptive home; opportunity for prospective adoptive parents to review and respond to unfavorable investigation. [Effective July 1, 2020.]

  1. The Division, in consultation with each agency which provides child welfare services, shall adopt regulations setting forth the criteria to be used by an agency which provides child welfare services or a child-placing agency for determining whether a prospective adoptive home is suitable or unsuitable for the placement of a child for adoption.  2. Upon the completion of an investigation conducted by an agency which provides child welfare services or a child-placing agency pursuant to NRS 127.120 or 127.2805, the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency shall inform the prospective adoptive parent or parents of the results of the investigation. If, pursuant to the investigation, a determination is made that a prospective adoptive home is unsuitable for placement or detrimental to the interest of the child, the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency shall provide the prospective adoptive parent or parents with an opportunity to review and respond to the investigation with the agency which provides child welfare services or child-placing agency before the issuance of the results of the investigation. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, the identity of those persons who are interviewed or submit information concerning the investigation must remain confidential.  3. An agency which provides child welfare services or a child placing agency shall not determine that a prospective adoptive home is unsuitable for placement or detrimental to the interest of the child solely because the prospective adoptive parent or parents:  (a) Are deaf, are blind or have another physical disability; or  (b) Are the holders of a valid registry identification card.  4. As used in this section:  (a) "Blind" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 426.082.  (b) "Holder of a valid registry identification card" means a person who holds a valid registry identification card as defined in NRS 453A.140 that identifies the person as:  (1) Exempt from state prosecution for engaging in the medical use of cannabis; or  (2) A designated primary caregiver as defined in NRS 453A.080.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 238; A 1993, 2731; 2001, 1112; 2001 Special Session, 12; 2007, 2075; 2019, 2757, effective July 1, 2020)
NV Rev Stat § 127.282 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.282 - Petition for order to restrain and enjoin violation or threatened violation of chapter; investigation of unreported adoption or permanent free care of unrelated child.

  1. Whenever the agency which provides child welfare services believes that anyone has violated or is about to violate any of the provisions of this chapter, in addition to any other penalty or remedy provided:  (a) The agency which provides child welfare services may petition the appropriate district court for an order to restrain and enjoin the violation or threatened violation of any of the provisions of this chapter, or to compel compliance with the provisions of this chapter; and  (b) The court shall, if a child has been or was about to be placed in a prospective adoptive home in violation of the provisions of this chapter:  (1) Prohibit the placement if the child was about to be so placed, or order the removal of the child if the child was so placed within 6 months before the filing of the petition by the agency which provides child welfare services and proceed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 127.2815; or  (2) Proceed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 127.2815 in all other cases if the court determines that it is in the best interest of the child that the child should be removed.  2. Whenever the agency which provides child welfare services believes that a person has received for the purposes of adoption or permanent free care a child not related by blood, and the required written notice has not been given, if the agency which provides child welfare services does not proceed pursuant to subsection 1, it shall make an investigation. Upon completion of the investigation, if the home is found suitable for the child, the prospective adoptive parents must be allowed 6 months from the date of completion of the investigation to file a petition for adoption. If a petition for adoption is not filed within that time a license as a foster home must thereafter be issued pursuant to NRS 424.030 if the home meets established standards. If, in the opinion of the agency which provides child welfare services, the placement is detrimental to the interest of the child, the agency which provides child welfare services shall file an application with the district court for an order for the removal of the child from the home. If the court determines that the child should be removed, the court shall proceed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 127.2815.  (Added to NRS by 1993, 69; A 1993, 2733; 2001 Special Session, 12)
NV Rev Stat § 127.2825 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.2825 - Child-placing agency required to give preference to placement of child with siblings of child.

A child-placing agency shall, to the extent practicable, give preference to the placement of a child for adoption or permanent free care together with his or her siblings.  (Added to NRS by 1999, 2026)
NV Rev Stat § 127.283 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.283 - Publication or broadcast of information concerning child.

  1. An agency which provides child welfare services or any child-placing agency may publish in any newspaper published in this state or broadcast by television a photograph of and relevant personal information concerning any child who is difficult to place for adoption.  2. A child-placing agency shall not publish or broadcast:  (a) Any personal information which reveals the identity of the child or his or her parents; or  (b) A photograph or personal information for a child without the prior approval of the agency having actual custody of the child.  (Added to NRS by 1977, 664; A 1993, 2689; 2001 Special Session, 13)
NV Rev Stat § 127.285 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.285 - Limitation on participation of attorneys in adoption proceedings; reporting of violation to bar association; criminal penalty.

  1. Any attorney licensed to practice in this state or in any other state:  (a) May not receive compensation for:  (1) Taking part in finding children for adoption; or  (2) Finding parents to adopt children.  (b) May receive a reasonable compensation for legal services provided in relation to adoption proceedings.  2. An agency which provides child welfare services shall report any violation of subsection 1 to the State Bar of Nevada if the alleged violator is licensed to practice in this state, or to the bar association of the state in which the alleged violator is licensed to practice.  3. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.  (Added to NRS by 1965, 1336; A 1993, 459, 2738; 2001 Special Session, 13)
NV Rev Stat § 127.287 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.287 - Payment to or acceptance by natural parent of compensation in return for placement for or consent to adoption of child.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, it is unlawful for any person to pay or offer to pay money or anything of value to the natural parent of a child in return for the natural parent’s placement of the child for adoption or consent to or cooperation in the adoption of the child.  2. It is unlawful for any person to receive payment for medical and other necessary expenses related to the birth of a child from a prospective adoptive parent with the intent of not consenting to or completing the adoption of the child.  3. A person may pay the medical and other necessary living expenses related to the birth of a child of another as an act of charity so long as the payment is not contingent upon the natural parent’s placement of the child for adoption or consent to or cooperation in the adoption of the child.  4. This section does not prohibit a natural parent from refusing to place a child for adoption after its birth.  5. The provisions of this section do not apply if a woman enters into a lawful contract to act as a gestational carrier, as defined in NRS 126.580.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 2049; A 2013, 812)
NV Rev Stat § 127.288 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.288 - Penalty for unlawful payment to or acceptance by natural parent of compensation.

A person who violates the provisions of:  1. Subsection 1 of NRS 127.287 is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.  2. Subsection 2 of NRS 127.287 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 2049; A 1995, 1244)
NV Rev Stat § 127.290 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.290 - Acceptance of fees or compensation for placing or arranging placement of child.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 127.275 and 127.285, no person who does not have in full force a license to operate a child-placing agency may request or accept, directly or indirectly, any compensation or thing of value for placing, arranging the placement of, or assisting in placing or arranging the placement of, any child for adoption or permanent free care.  2. A licensed child-placing agency may accept fees for operational expenses.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 1299; A 1965, 1336; 1979, 239; 1987, 621; 1993, 2689)
NV Rev Stat § 127.300 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.300 - Penalty for receipt of compensation by unlicensed person for placing or arranging placement of child.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 127.275, 127.285, 200.463, 200.4631, 200.464 and 200.465, a person who, without holding a valid license to operate a child-placing agency issued by the Division, requests or receives, directly or indirectly, any compensation or thing of value for placing, arranging the placement of, or assisting in placing or arranging the placement of any child for adoption or permanent free care is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.  2. The natural parents and the adopting parents are not accomplices for the purpose of this section.  (Added to NRS by 1963, 1300; A 1965, 1336; 1967, 531, 1151; 1973, 1406; 1979, 239, 1460; 1987, 621; 1989, 1186; 1993, 2689; 1995, 1244; 2005, 89; 2013, 1856)
NV Rev Stat § 127.310 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.310 - Unlawful placement or advertising; penalty.

  1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 127.240, 127.283 and 127.285, any person or organization other than an agency which provides child welfare services who, without holding a valid unrevoked license to place children for adoption issued by the Division:  (a) Places, arranges the placement of, or assists in placing or in arranging the placement of, any child for adoption or permanent free care; or  (b) Advertises that he or she will place children for adoption or permanent free care, or accept, supply, provide or obtain children for adoption or permanent free care, or causes any advertisement to be disseminated soliciting, requesting or asking for any child or children for adoption or permanent free care,  is guilty of a misdemeanor.  2. Any person who places, accepts placement of, or aids, abets or counsels the placement of any child in violation of NRS 127.280, 127.2805 and 127.2815 is guilty of a misdemeanor.  3. A periodical, newspaper, radio station, Internet website or other public medium is not subject to any criminal penalty or civil liability for disseminating an advertisement that violates the provisions of this section.  4. A child-placing agency shall include in any advertisement concerning its services a statement which:  (a) Confirms that the child-placing agency holds a valid, unrevoked license issued by the Division; and  (b) Indicates any license number issued to the child-placing agency by the Division.  5. As used in this section:  (a) "Advertise" or "advertisement" means a communication that originates within this State by any public medium, including, without limitation, a newspaper, periodical, telephone book listing, outdoor advertising, sign, radio, television or a computerized communication system, including, without limitation, electronic mail, an Internet website or an Internet account.  (b) "Internet account" means an account created within a bounded system established by an Internet-based service that requires a user to input or store information in an electronic device in order to view, create, use or edit the account information, profile, display, communications or stored data of the user.  (Added to NRS by 1961, 752; A 1963, 891, 1301; 1965, 1336; 1967, 1151; 1973, 1406; 1979, 239; 1993, 73, 459, 2689, 2737, 2738; 2001 Special Session, 13; 2009, 1355; 2015, 2015)
NV Rev Stat § 127.320 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.320 - Enactment.

The Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children, set forth in NRS 127.330, is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions substantially joining therein.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 602)
NV Rev Stat § 127.340 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.340 - Administrator of compact: Service at pleasure of Governor; cooperation with all departments, agencies and officers.

The administrator of the compact shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The administrator shall cooperate with all departments, agencies and officers of and in the government of this state and its subdivisions in facilitating the proper administration of the compact or of any supplementary agreement or agreements entered into by this state under the compact.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 606)
NV Rev Stat § 127.350 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.350 - Supplementary agreements.

The administrator of the compact shall enter into supplementary agreements with appropriate officials of other states pursuant to the compact. If a supplementary agreement requires or contemplates the use of any institution or facility of this state or the provision of any service by this state, the supplementary agreement has no force or effect until approved by the head of the department or agency under whose jurisdiction the institution or facility is operated or whose department or agency will be charged with the rendering of the service.  (Added to NRS by 1985, 606)
NV Rev Stat § 127.400 (2021)
2021 Nevada Revised Statutes|Chapter 127 - Adoption of Children and Adults|NRS 127.400 - Enactment.

The Interstate Compact on Adoption and Medical Assistance, set forth in NRS 127.410, is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions substantially joining therein.  (Added to NRS by 1987, 303)