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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.212 - Treatment of child in accordance with gender identity or expression; compliance with Prison Rape Elimination Act; regulations concerning appropriate placement of child.

1. A public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, shall:
(a) Treat each child that a juvenile court commits to the institution or agency in all respects in accordance with the child’s gender identity or expression and the regulations adopted by the Division of Child and Family Services pursuant to subsection 2; and
(b) To the extent applicable, comply with the Prison Rape Elimination Act, 34 U.S.C. §§ 30305 et seq., and all standards adopted pursuant thereto.
2. The Division of Child and Family Services shall adopt regulations establishing factors for a juvenile court to consider before committing a child to a public or private institution or agency, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, and protocols for such an institution or agency to follow when placing a child within the institution or agency that ensure that each child who is so committed is placed in a manner that is appropriate for the gender identity or expression of the child. Such regulations must be adopted in consultation with:
(a) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning children who are currently residing in foster homes, facilities for the detention of children, child care facilities, mental health facilities and receiving centers or who have resided in such settings;
(b) Representatives of each agency which provides child welfare services in this State;
(c) Representatives of state and local facilities for the detention of children;
(d) Representatives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning persons;
(e) Attorneys, including, without limitation, attorneys who regularly represent children in child welfare or criminal proceedings;
(f) Representatives of juvenile courts and family courts;
(g) Advocates of children; and
(h) Any other person deemed appropriate by the Division of Child and Family Services.
3. A juvenile court shall consider the factors prescribed in the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 before committing a child to a public or private institution or agency, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children.
4. A public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, shall follow the protocols prescribed in the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 2 when placing a child within the facility.
5. As used in this section:
(a) "Child care facility" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432A.024.
(b) "Foster home" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.014.
(c) "Gender identity or expression" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.0145.
(d) "Receiving center" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 424.0175.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 27; A 2021, 2653)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.220 - Detention facility to develop and implement plan for care of children during disaster.

1. A facility for the detention of children to which a juvenile court commits a child shall develop and implement a plan for the care of children in the facility during disasters. The plan must be developed and implemented in accordance with the plans and regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 432.400 and 432.410.
2. As used in this section, "disaster" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 432.400.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1778)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.230 - Restriction on use of restraints on child who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery.

1. No restraints of any kind may be used on a child who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery unless there are compelling reasons to believe that the child presents:
(a) A serious and immediate threat of harm to herself, staff or others; or
(b) A substantial flight risk and cannot be reasonably confined by other means.
2. If a child who is in labor, delivering her baby or recuperating from delivery is restrained, only the least restrictive restraints which are necessary to ensure safety and security may be used.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 308)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.240 - Adoption of certain policies relating to medical care and medications for children; employees to receive copy of policy.

1. A public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, shall adopt a policy concerning the manner in which to:
(a) Document the orders of the treating physician of a child;
(b) Administer medication to a child;
(c) Store, handle and dispose of medication;
(d) Document the administration of medication and any errors in the administration of medication;
(e) Minimize errors in the administration of medication; and
(f) Address errors in the administration of medication.
2. Such an institution or agency shall ensure that each employee of the institution or agency who will administer medication to a child at the institution or agency receives a copy of and understands the policy adopted pursuant to subsection 1.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 1360)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.245 - Responsibility for administration and payment of medical care received by child in custody of facility for the detention of children.

1. Every local facility for the detention of children shall arrange for the administration of medical care required by any child who is in the custody of the facility.
2. The county shall pay for the costs of the medical care for the child if:
(a) The parent or legal guardian of the child does not have medical insurance for the child or the child is not otherwise eligible for medical assistance under Medicaid; and
(b) The medical care required is:
(1) Treatment for injuries incurred by the child while the child was in the custody of the facility;
(2) Treatment for any infectious, contagious or communicable disease the child contracted while in the custody of the facility; or
(3) A medical examination required by law or court order, unless the court order otherwise provides that the cost must be paid from a source other than the county.
3. If the parent or legal guardian of the child has medical insurance for the child or the child is otherwise eligible for medical assistance under Medicaid, the parent or legal guardian, as applicable, is responsible for the cost of the medical care described in subsection 2.
4. Regardless of whether the parent or legal guardian of the child has medical insurance for the child or whether the child is otherwise eligible for medical assistance under Medicaid, the parent or guardian, as applicable, shall pay for the costs of the medical care for the child if such care is required for:
(a) Injuries incurred by the child during the violation of any state or local law, ordinance, or rule or regulation having the force of law;
(b) Injuries incurred by the child during or pursuant to being taken into custody;
(c) Injuries or illnesses which existed before the child was taken into the custody of the facility;
(d) Injuries that were self-inflicted by the child while in the custody of the facility; and
(e) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, any other injury or illness incurred by the child while in the custody of the facility.
(Added to NRS by 2019, 1956)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.250 - Training required for certain employees; regulations.

1. A public or private institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, shall ensure that each employee who comes into direct contact with children who are in custody receives training within 90 days after employment and annually thereafter. Such training must be approved by the Division of Child and Family Services and include, without limitation, instruction concerning:
(a) Controlling the behavior of children;
(b) Policies and procedures concerning the use of force and restraint on children;
(c) The rights of children in the institution or agency;
(d) Suicide awareness and prevention;
(e) The administration of medication to children;
(f) Applicable state and federal constitutional and statutory rights of children in the institution or agency;
(g) Policies and procedures concerning other matters affecting the health, welfare, safety and civil and other rights of children in the institution or agency;
(h) Working with gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning children; and
(i) Such other matters as required by the Division of Child and Family Services.
2. The Division of Child and Family Services shall adopt regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 1193; A 2017, 28)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.260 - "Licensing authority" defined.

As used in NRS 62B.260 to 62B.280, inclusive, "licensing authority" means the governmental entity which licenses and regulates a private institution to which a juvenile court commits a child, including without limitation, a facility for the detention of children.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 3549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.265 - Provisions not applicable to certain private institutions.

The provisions of NRS 62B.260 to 62B.280, inclusive, do not apply to a private institution to which a juvenile court commits a child, including without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, if the private institution is required to comply with similar requirements as a condition for licensure in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 3549)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.280 - Maintenance of records.

1. Each public institution or agency to which a juvenile court commits a child and each licensing authority of a private institution to which a juvenile court commits a child, including, without limitation, a facility for the detention of children, and each licensing agency shall maintain accurate records of the information concerning an employee collected pursuant to NRS 62B.270 and 62B.275 for the period of the employee’s employment with his or her employing institution or agency, including, without limitation:
(a) A copy of the fingerprints that were submitted to the Central Repository and a copy of the written authorization that was provided by the employee;
(b) Proof that the fingerprints of the employee were submitted to the Central Repository; and
(c) Any other documentation of the information collected pursuant to NRS 62B.270 and 62B.275.
2. The records maintained pursuant to subsection 1 must be:
(a) Maintained for the period of the employee’s employment with his or her employing institution or agency; and
(b) Made available for inspection by the Division of Child and Family Services at any reasonable time, and copies thereof must be furnished to the Division upon request.
(Added to NRS by 2011, 3551)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.300 - Exercise of jurisdiction by district courts; district courts termed juvenile courts for that purpose.

The district courts:
1. To the extent specified in this title, shall have and exercise jurisdiction in all proceedings conducted pursuant to this title; and
2. When exercising jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of this title, shall be termed juvenile courts.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1027)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.310 - Exclusive jurisdiction; exceptions; powers of other courts.

1. If the juvenile court exercises jurisdiction over a child regarding any matter within the purview of this title, another court may not exercise jurisdiction over the child regarding that matter, unless the juvenile court:
(a) Certifies the child for proper criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to the provisions of this title; or
(b) Transfers the case to another court pursuant to the provisions of this title.
2. The provisions of this title do not deprive another court of the right to determine:
(a) The custody of the child upon a writ of habeas corpus; or
(b) The custody or guardianship of the child in a case involving divorce or problems of domestic relations.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1030)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.320 - Child in need of supervision.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this title, the juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction in proceedings concerning any child living or found within the county who is alleged or adjudicated to be in need of supervision because the child:
(a) Is subject to compulsory school enrollment and attendance and is a habitual truant from school;
(b) Habitually disobeys the reasonable and lawful demands of the parent or guardian of the child and is unmanageable;
(c) Deserts, abandons or runs away from the home or usual place of abode of the child and is in need of care or rehabilitation;
(d) Uses an electronic communication device to transmit or distribute a sexual image of himself or herself to another person or to possess a sexual image in violation of NRS 200.737;
(e) Transmits or distributes an image of bullying committed against a minor in violation of NRS 200.900;
(f) Violates a county or municipal ordinance imposing a curfew on a child;
(g) Violates a county or municipal ordinance restricting loitering by a child;
(h) Commits an offense related to tobacco; or
(i) Commits an alcohol or marijuana offense that is punishable pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 62E.173.
2. A child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to this section must not be considered a delinquent child.
3. The provisions of subsection 1 do not prohibit the imposition of administrative sanctions pursuant to NRS 392.148 against a child who is subject to compulsory school enrollment and attendance and is a habitual truant from school.
4. As used in this section:
(a) "Alcohol or marijuana offense" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 62E.173.
(b) "Bullying" means a willful act which is written, verbal or physical, or a course of conduct on the part of one or more persons which is not otherwise authorized by law and which exposes a person one time or repeatedly and over time to one or more negative actions which is highly offensive to a reasonable person and:
(1) Is intended to cause or actually causes the person to suffer harm or serious emotional distress;
(2) Poses a threat of immediate harm or actually inflicts harm to another person or to the property of another person;
(3) Places the person in reasonable fear of harm or serious emotional distress; or
(4) Creates an environment which is hostile to a pupil by interfering with the education of the pupil.
(c) "Electronic communication device" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.737.
(d) "Sexual image" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.737.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1028; A 2011, 1062; 2013, 713, 1527, 1635, 2462; 2021, 853; 2023, 1220)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.330 - Child alleged or adjudicated to have committed delinquent act; acts deemed not to be delinquent.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this title, the juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction over a child living or found within the county who is alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act.
2. For the purposes of this section, a child commits a delinquent act if the child:
(a) Violates a county or municipal ordinance other than those:
(1) Specified in paragraph (f) or (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 62B.320;
(2) Concerning an offense related to tobacco; or
(3) Relating to the consumption or possession of alcohol or the possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana that are punishable pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 62E.173.
(b) Violates any rule or regulation having the force of law; or
(c) Commits an act designated a criminal offense pursuant to the laws of the State of Nevada.
3. For the purposes of this section, each of the following acts shall be deemed not to be a delinquent act, and the juvenile court does not have jurisdiction over a person who is charged with committing such an act:
(a) Murder or attempted murder and any other related offense arising out of the same facts as the murder or attempted murder, regardless of the nature of the related offense, if the person was 16 years of age or older when the murder or attempted murder was committed.
(b) A felony resulting in death or substantial bodily harm to the victim and any other related offense arising out of the same facts as the felony, regardless of the nature of the related offense, if:
(1) The felony was committed on the property of a public or private school when pupils or employees of the school were present or may have been present, at an activity sponsored by a public or private school or on a school bus while the bus was engaged in its official duties; and
(2) The person intended to create a great risk of death or substantial bodily harm to more than one person by means of a weapon, device or course of action that would normally be hazardous to the lives of more than one person.
(c) A category A or B felony and any other related offense arising out of the same facts as the category A or B felony, regardless of the nature of the related offense, if the person was at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age when the offense was committed, and:
(1) The person is not identified by law enforcement as having committed the offense and charged before the person is at least 20 years, 3 months of age, but less than 21 years of age; or
(2) The person is not identified by law enforcement as having committed the offense until the person reaches 21 years of age.
(d) Any other offense if, before the offense was committed, the person previously had been convicted of a criminal offense.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1029; A 2009, 50; 2013, 713, 1527, 2901; 2021, 854, 3420)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.340 - Child who is on probation or who violates condition of parole.

The juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction over any child who is:
1. On probation; or
2. Released on parole from a state facility for the detention of children and who violates any condition of the child’s parole.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1029)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.350 - Adults; stepparents; rights and remedies of adults subject to jurisdiction.

1. The juvenile court has jurisdiction over adults to the extent that such jurisdiction is incidental and necessary to its jurisdiction over children.
2. A stepparent of a child is subject to the same court orders as a natural parent or adoptive parent of the child.
3. An adult who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court:
(a) Is subject to the provisions of NRS 62E.040; and
(b) Has available all the rights, remedies and writs guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution and the laws of this State to a defendant who is charged with having committed a criminal offense in this State.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1032)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.370 - When court must transfer case to juvenile court.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a court shall transfer a case and record to the juvenile court if, during the pendency of a proceeding involving a criminal offense, it is ascertained that the person who is charged with the offense was less than 18 years of age when the person allegedly committed the offense.
2. A court shall not transfer a case and record to the juvenile court if the proceeding involves a criminal offense:
(a) Excluded from the original jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62B.330; or
(b) Transferred to the court pursuant to NRS 62B.335.
3. A court making a transfer pursuant to this section shall:
(a) Order the child to be taken immediately to the place of detention designated by the juvenile court;
(b) Order the child to be taken immediately to appear before the juvenile court; or
(c) Release the child to the custody of a suitable person and order the child to be brought before the juvenile court at a time designated by the juvenile court.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1030; A 2009, 51)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.380 - Transfer of cases involving minor traffic offenses to other courts.

1. If a child is charged with a minor traffic offense, the juvenile court may transfer the case and record to a Justice Court or municipal court if the juvenile court determines that the transfer is in the best interests of the child.
2. If a case is transferred pursuant to this section:
(a) The restrictions set forth in NRS 62C.030 are applicable in those proceedings; and
(b) A parent or guardian must accompany the child at all proceedings.
3. If the juvenile court transfers a case and record to a Justice Court or municipal court pursuant to this section, the Justice Court or municipal court may transfer the case and record back to the juvenile court with the consent of the juvenile court.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1030)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.390 - Certification of child for criminal proceedings as adult.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62B.400, upon a motion by the district attorney and after a full investigation, the juvenile court may certify a child for proper criminal proceedings as an adult to any court that would have jurisdiction to try the offense if committed by an adult, if the child:
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), is charged with an offense that would have been a felony if committed by an adult and was 14 years of age or older at the time the child allegedly committed the offense; or
(b) Is charged with murder or attempted murder and was 13 years of age or older when the murder or attempted murder was committed.
2. If a child is certified for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to subsection 1, the juvenile court shall also certify the child for criminal proceedings as an adult for any other related offense arising out of the same facts as the offense for which the child was certified, regardless of the nature of the related offense.
3. If a child has been certified for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to subsection 1 and the child’s case has been transferred out of the juvenile court:
(a) The court to which the case has been transferred has original jurisdiction over the child;
(b) The child may petition for transfer of the case back to the juvenile court only upon a showing of exceptional circumstances; and
(c) If the child’s case is transferred back to the juvenile court, the juvenile court shall determine whether the exceptional circumstances warrant accepting jurisdiction.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1030; A 2003, 1511; 2009, 238; 2013, 2902; 2021, 3421)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.400 - Child who escapes or attempts escape from facility for detention of juveniles deemed escaped prisoner; when court may certify such child for criminal proceedings; when deemed delinquent act.

1. A child shall be deemed to be a prisoner who has escaped or attempted to escape from lawful custody in violation of NRS 212.090, and proceedings may be brought against the child pursuant to the provisions of this section, if the child:
(a) Is committed to or otherwise is placed in a public or private facility for the detention or correctional care of children, including, but not limited to, all state, regional and local facilities for the detention of children; and
(b) Escapes or attempts to escape from such a facility.
2. Upon a motion by the district attorney and after a full investigation, the juvenile court may certify the child for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 62B.390 if the child was 14 years of age or older at the time of the escape or attempted escape and:
(a) The child was committed to or placed in the facility from which the child escaped or attempted to escape because the child had been charged with or had been adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act that would have been a felony if committed by an adult; or
(b) The child or another person aiding the child used a dangerous weapon to facilitate the escape or attempted escape.
3. If the child is certified for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to subsection 2, the juvenile court shall also certify the child for criminal proceedings as an adult for any other related offense arising out of the same facts as the escape or attempted escape, regardless of the nature of the related offense.
4. If the child is not certified for criminal proceedings as an adult pursuant to subsection 2 or otherwise is not subject to the provisions of subsection 2, the escape or attempted escape shall be deemed to be a delinquent act, and proceedings may be brought against the child pursuant to the provisions of this title.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1031)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.410 - Termination and retention of jurisdiction.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62F.110, 62F.310 and 62F.340, if a child is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, the juvenile court:
1. May terminate its jurisdiction concerning the child at any time, either on its own volition or for good cause shown; or
2. May retain jurisdiction over the child until the child reaches 21 years of age.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1030; A 2017, 2973)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.515 - Duty of detention facility to provide notice and copies and post written copy of rights.

A detention facility shall:
1. Inform the child of his or her rights as set forth in NRS 62B.510;
2. Provide the child with a written copy of those rights;
3. Provide an additional written copy of those rights to the child upon request;
4. To the extent that it is practicable, provide a written copy of those rights to the parent or guardian of the child; and
5. Post a written copy of the rights set forth in NRS 62B.510 in a conspicuous place inside the detention facility.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 746)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.520 - Reasonable restrictions on exercise of rights by child.

A detention facility may impose reasonable restrictions on the time, place and manner in which a child may exercise his or her rights set forth in NRS 62B.510 if such restrictions are necessary to preserve the order, security or safety of the child, the public, the staff of the detention facility or other children who are detained in the detention facility.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 746)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.525 - Authorized manner for child in detention facility to raise and redress a grievance.

If a child believes that any of his or her rights set forth in NRS 62B.510 have been violated, the child may raise and redress a grievance through, without limitation:
1. A member of the staff of the detention facility;
2. A probation officer or parole officer;
3. An agency which provides child welfare services to the child, and any employee thereof;
4. A juvenile court with jurisdiction over the child;
5. A guardian ad litem for the child;
6. An attorney for the child; or
7. The use of any appropriate procedure which has been established by the Division of Child and Family Services to address grievances for children, both in and out of detention.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 746)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.530 - Detention facilities to establish policies concerning accessibility, administration and concurrent use of psychotropic medication for children.

Each detention facility shall establish appropriate policies to ensure that children who are detained in the detention facility have timely access to and safe administration of clinically appropriate psychotropic medication. The policies must include, without limitation, policies concerning:
1. The use of psychotropic medication in a manner that has not been tested or approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, including, without limitation, the use of such medication for a child who is of an age that has not been tested or approved or who has a condition for which the use of the medication has not been tested or approved;
2. The concurrent use by a child of three or more classes of psychotropic medication; and
3. The concurrent use by a child of two psychotropic medications of the same class.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 746)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.610 - Establishment of procedures to determine effectiveness of juvenile justice system and outcomes of juveniles; selection of risk assessment tool and mental health screening tool; contract for technical assistance.

In addition to the duties set forth in NRS 62B.615 and 62B.620, the Commission shall:
1. On or before July 1, 2018, establish a uniform procedure for the Division of Child and Family Services, the Youth Parole Bureau and each department of juvenile services to use for developing performance measures to determine the effectiveness of the juvenile justice system, including, without limitation, performance measures for juvenile court referrals and dispositions, supervision of a child subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, services provided by agencies which provide juvenile justice services and rates of recidivism.
2. On or before July 1, 2018, establish standard procedures for measuring outcomes for a child subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court, including, without limitation, standard procedures for measuring and reporting rates of recidivism in accordance with NRS 62H.200, and define any necessary terms.
3. On or before January 1, 2018, select:
(a) A validated risk assessment tool that uses a currently accepted standard of assessment to assist the juvenile court, the Division of Child and Family Services and departments of juvenile services in determining the appropriate actions to take for each child subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; and
(b) A validated mental health screening tool that uses a currently accepted standard of assessment to determine the appropriate actions to take for each child in need of supervision pursuant to this title.
4. Contract with a qualified vendor or provider of technical assistance to assist the Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services with the implementation of the validated risk assessment tool. Such assistance must include, without limitation, employee training, policy development and the establishment of quality assurance protocols.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4380)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.615 - Development of strategic plan relating to use of evidence-based practices in providing services to children; regulations; submission of plan to Legislature.

1. The Commission shall develop a 5-year strategic plan that establishes policies and procedures for the Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services relating to the use of evidence-based practices in providing services to children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court. The plan must include, without limitation:
(a) Uniform standards that an evidence-based practice or program must follow, including, without limitation, model programs, staffing requirements and quality assurance protocols;
(b) Strategies, including, without limitation, measurable goals, timelines and responsible parties, to enhance the capacity of the Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services to:
(1) Comply with the evidence-based standards developed by the Commission; and
(2) Partner with treatment providers that offer evidence-based programs for the treatment of children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
(c) A requirement for the collection and reporting of data to the Commission by each department of juvenile services relating to the programs offered and services rendered by each department; and
(d) Protocols for improvement and corrective action for:
(1) A department of juvenile services that does not comply with the reporting requirements established pursuant to paragraph (c); and
(2) A treatment provider that does not comply with the evidence-based standards established by the Commission.
2. The Division of Child and Family Services shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of the strategic plan developed pursuant to subsection 1.
3. On or before July 1, 2018, and every 5 years thereafter, the Commission shall submit the strategic plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4380)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.620 - Annual quality assurance review of each state facility for the detention of children and regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children; facilities to develop facility improvement plan.

1. The members of the Commission shall conduct an annual quality assurance review of each state facility for the detention of children and regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children. Each review must use a validated service assessment tool, selected by the Commission, which includes, without limitation:
(a) An analysis of the facility’s service delivery;
(b) A review of the facility’s case management procedures;
(c) A review of the facility’s policies on supervision and behavior management of children placed in the facility; and
(d) An analysis of the facility’s procedures relating to the release of children from the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
2. Before conducting a review pursuant to subsection 1, a member of the Commission must receive training on the use of the validated service assessment tool selected by the Commission pursuant to subsection 1.
3. The members of the Commission who conduct a review pursuant to subsection 1 shall share the results of the review and recommendations for improvement with the facility and the Division of Child and Family Services or a local department of juvenile services.
4. A facility shall develop a facility improvement plan, in coordination with the Division of Child and Family Services or a local department of juvenile services, if such a plan is required to address any issues raised in the review. Not more than 60 days after receiving the results of the review and recommendations for improvement pursuant to subsection 3, the facility shall submit the facility improvement plan to the Commission. The Commission shall compile all such facility improvement plans and submit the plans to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau with its annual review.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4381)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.625 - Implementation of risk assessment tool and mental health screening tool; compliance with policies and protocols for risk assessment tool; allocation of cost of implementation and operation of tools.

1. On or before July 1, 2018, the Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services shall:
(a) Implement the validated risk assessment tool and the validated mental health screening tool selected by the Commission pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 62B.610; and
(b) Comply with the policies and quality assurance protocols set forth by the qualified vendor or other provider selected to provide technical assistance for the validated risk assessment tool pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 62B.610.
2. The costs of implementing and operating the validated risk assessment tool and the validated mental health screening tool pursuant to subsection 1 must be allocated in the following manner:
(a) In Fiscal Year 2017-2018, the Division of Child and Family Services pays 100 percent of the costs incurred by each department of juvenile services associated with the validated risk assessment tool and the validated mental health screening tool.
(b) In Fiscal Year 2018-2019, the Division of Child and Family Services pays 50 percent of the costs incurred by each department of juvenile services associated with the validated risk assessment tool and the validated mental health screening tool.
(c) In Fiscal Year 2019-2020 and in every subsequent fiscal year, each department of juvenile services is responsible for 100 percent of the costs that the department incurs associated with the validated risk assessment tool and the validated mental health screening tool.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4381)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.630 - Percentage of certain State money to be used to develop, promote and coordinate evidence-based programs and practices; certain contracts with treatment providers to require compliance with evidence-based standards.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and subject to the provisions of subsection 4, the Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services that receives money from the State, except money received from the State Plan for Medicaid as a benefit for a child subject to the jurisdiction of a juvenile court, must use such money to develop, promote and coordinate evidence-based programs and practices.
2. A department of juvenile services in a county whose population is less than 100,000 must be evaluated for compliance with the requirement set forth in subsection 1 based on the amount of money received from the State, other limitations on resources and the availability of treatment providers in the county.
3. A contract or provider agreement between the Division of Child and Family Services or a department of juvenile services and a treatment provider for the provision of any juvenile services that uses money from the State must require the treatment provider to comply with the evidence-based standards developed by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.615.
4. The Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services shall use the following percentages of money received from the State as described in subsection 1 to develop, promote and coordinate evidence-based programs and practices:
(a) In Fiscal Year 2019-2020, 25 percent.
(b) In Fiscal Year 2020-2021, 50 percent.
(c) In Fiscal Year 2021-2022, 75 percent.
(d) In Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and each subsequent fiscal year, 100 percent.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4382)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.635 - Establishment of evidence-based program resource center.

1. On or before September 1, 2017, the Division of Child and Family Services shall issue a request for proposals to establish an evidence-based program resource center.
2. The evidence-based program resource center shall:
(a) Provide technical assistance to the Division of Child and Family Services, each department of juvenile services and treatment providers to support the implementation and operation of evidence-based programs and practices as set forth in the strategic plan developed by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.615;
(b) Provide on a statewide basis to persons employed in the juvenile justice system training relating to:
(1) The use of evidence-based programs and practices; and
(2) The analysis of quality assurance protocols to ensure such programs meet the evidence-based standards developed by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.615;
(c) Act as a clearinghouse for information and statewide resources on evidence-based programs and practices for children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
(d) Facilitate collaboration among state and local agencies and treatment providers to increase access to such providers; and
(e) Provide support for the assessment of the implementation of evidence-based standards by such state and local agencies.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4382)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.640 - Annual report by the Division of Child and Family Services concerning compliance with evidence-based standards and analysis of performance measures.

On or before July 1, 2019, and on or before July 1 of every year thereafter, the Division of Child and Family Services shall submit to the Governor, to the Commission and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature, a report detailing the Division’s compliance with the evidence-based standards developed by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.615 and an analysis of the data collected based on the performance measures adopted by the Division pursuant to NRS 62H.200.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4383)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.645 - Development and implementation of family engagement plan.

The Division of Child and Family Services and each department of juvenile services shall develop and implement a family engagement plan to enhance family engagement in the juvenile justice system. The plan must include strategies for:
1. Increasing the family’s contact with a child subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
2. Engaging family members in the case plan of a child and in planning meetings for the release of the child from the jurisdiction of the juvenile court;
3. Involving family members in the child’s treatment; and
4. Soliciting the feedback of family members relating to improvements to the services rendered to children subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 4383)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62B - General Administration › NRS 62B.700 - Program for treatment of children diagnosed with or suspected to have autism spectrum disorder.

1. The juvenile court may establish an appropriate program for the treatment of children diagnosed with or suspected to have autism spectrum disorders to which it may assign a child who is alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act if the child:
(a) Is diagnosed with, including, without limitation, through the use of a standardized assessment, or suspected to have an autism spectrum disorder;
(b) Would benefit from assignment to the program; and
(c) Is not ineligible for assignment to the program pursuant to any other provision of law.
2. The assignment of a child who is alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act to a program pursuant to this section must:
(a) Include:
(1) The terms and conditions for successful completion of the program; and
(2) The terms and conditions of the informal supervision or probation of the child, if applicable.
(b) Provide for progress reports at intervals set by the juvenile court to ensure that the child is making satisfactory progress towards completion of the program.
3. As used in this section, "autism spectrum disorder" means a condition that meets the diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder published in the current edition of the
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
published by the American Psychiatric Association or the edition thereof that was in effect at the time the condition was diagnosed or determined.
(Added to NRS by 2023, 654)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62C - Procedure Before Adjudication › NRS 62C.010 - Grounds for taking child into custody; notification of parent or guardian of child and probation officer; release or further detention of child.

Except as otherwise provided in this title and NRS 484C.160:
1. A peace officer or probation officer may take into custody any child:
(a) Who the officer has probable cause to believe is violating or has violated any state or local law, ordinance, or rule or regulation having the force of law; or
(b) Whose conduct indicates that the child is in need of supervision.
2. If a child is taken into custody:
(a) The officer shall, without undue delay, attempt to notify, if known, the parent or guardian of the child;
(b) The facility in which the child is detained shall, without undue delay:
(1) Notify a probation officer; and
(2) Attempt to notify, if known, the parent or guardian of the child if such notification was not accomplished pursuant to paragraph (a); and
(c) Unless it is impracticable or inadvisable or has been otherwise ordered by the juvenile court, the child must be released to the custody of a parent or guardian or another responsible adult who has signed a written agreement to bring the child before the juvenile court at a time stated in the agreement or as the juvenile court may direct. The written agreement must be submitted to the juvenile court as soon as possible. If the person fails to produce the child at the time stated in the agreement or upon a summons from the juvenile court, a writ may be issued for the attachment of the person or of the child requiring that the person or child, or both, be brought before the juvenile court at a time stated in the writ.
3. If a child who is taken into custody is not released pursuant to subsection 2:
(a) The child must be taken without unnecessary delay to:
(1) The juvenile court; or
(2) The place of detention designated by the juvenile court and, as soon as possible thereafter, the fact of detention must be reported to the juvenile court; and
(b) Pending further disposition of the case, the juvenile court may order that the child be:
(1) Released to the custody of a parent or guardian or another person appointed by the juvenile court;
(2) Detained in a place designated by the juvenile court, subject to further order of the juvenile court; or
(3) Conditionally released for supervised detention at the home of the child in lieu of detention at a facility for the detention of children. The supervised detention at the home of the child may include electronic surveillance of the child.
4. In determining whether to release a child pursuant to this section to a person other than a parent or guardian, the juvenile court shall give preference to any person who is related to the child within the fifth degree of consanguinity if the juvenile court finds that the person is suitable and able to provide proper care and guidance for the child.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1054; A 2009, 217)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 62C - Procedure Before Adjudication › NRS 62C.013 - Disclosure of rights required before initiating custodial interrogation of child.

1. A peace officer or probation officer who takes a child into custody pursuant to NRS 62C.010 shall, before initiating a custodial interrogation, disclose to the child:
(a) You have the right to remain silent, which means you do not have to say anything to me unless you want to. It is your choice.
(b) If you choose to talk to me, whatever you tell me I can tell a judge in court.
(c) You have the right to have your parent or guardian with you while you talk to me.
(d) You have the right to have a lawyer with you while you talk to me. If your family cannot or will not pay for a lawyer, you will get a free lawyer. That lawyer is your lawyer and can help you if you decide that you want to talk to me.
(e) These are your rights. Do you understand what I have told you?
(f) Do you want to talk to me?
2. As used in this section, "custodial interrogation" means any interrogation of a person who is required to be advised of his or her rights pursuant to
Miranda v. Arizona
, 384 U.S. 436 (1966).
(Added to NRS by 2021, 3373)