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2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.355 - Debt for support not to be incurred by recipient of certain public assistance; certain debts owed by recipient to be held in abeyance.

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of chapters 31A, 125B and 126 of NRS, debts for support of a child owed to any person may not be incurred by a parent or any other person who is the recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pursuant to the provisions of chapter 422A of NRS for the benefit of a dependent child for the period when the parent or other person is a recipient, unless a court finds that the parent or other person has remained purposefully unemployed.
2. Any debts for support of a child owed to any person incurred by a parent or other person before becoming a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families as described in subsection 1 must be held in abeyance while the parent or other person is receiving such benefit.
3. As used in this section, "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 422A.080.
(Added to NRS by 2017, 385)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.363 - State Child Support Disbursement Fund: Creation; deposits in Fund; use of money in Fund.

1. The State Child Support Disbursement Fund is hereby created as an agency fund, to be administered by the Chief. All money collected or otherwise received by the enforcing authority to carry out the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 654b must be deposited in the Fund. The Fund is a continuing fund without reversion. Any interest and income earned on the money in the Fund must, after deducting any applicable charges, be credited to the Fund.
2. If a check which is accepted for deposit in the Fund is dishonored upon presentation for payment:
(a) The amount of the check must be charged against the Fund; and
(b) The enforcing authority shall comply with subsection 2 of NRS 425.410.
3. The money in the Fund must be used to carry out the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 654b.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 823)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.365 - Authority of Administrator to adopt regulations and carry out chapter.

1. The Administrator or the designee of the Administrator is responsible for and shall supervise the Program, subject to administrative supervision by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services.
2. The Administrator may adopt such regulations and take such actions as are necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2240; A 2009, 944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.370 - Duty of Division and prosecuting attorney to carry out Program.

Subject to administrative supervision by the Director of the Department of Health and Human Services pursuant to NRS 425.365:
1. Whenever the Division provides public assistance on behalf of a child, the Division and the prosecuting attorney shall take appropriate action to carry out the Program with regard to that child.
2. As to any other child, the Division and the prosecuting attorney shall, when such action is required by the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 301 et seq., take appropriate action to carry out the Program.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 721; A 1997, 2247; 2009, 944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.375 - Participation in Program by counties; participating county required to pay cost of Program; withdrawal from Program by county.

1. Each county may participate in the Program. If a county participates in the Program, the county shall pay the cost of the Program in that county. Any services provided by the county under the Program must be provided in accordance with:
(a) Part D of Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 651 et seq., and any regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
(b) Any regulations adopted pursuant to NRS 425.365; and
(c) A contract entered into with the Division for that purpose.
2. If a county participates in the Program pursuant to subsection 1, the county may, on or before September 1 of each even-numbered year, elect to withdraw from the Program by submitting a notice of withdrawal to the Division. If a county submits a notice of withdrawal pursuant to this subsection, the withdrawal becomes effective on July 1 of the next following year.
(Added to NRS by 2009, 944)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.380 - Establishment of paternity and enforcement of support: Duty of district attorney; authority of Attorney General.

1. The district attorney is responsible for establishing paternity and securing support pursuant to this chapter in cases referred by the Division.
2. The Attorney General may assist any district attorney upon request.
3. If a district attorney fails or refuses to perform this duty in a particular case in which assistance is granted, or in which the establishment of paternity or enforcement of support is required, the Attorney General may undertake to perform this duty and may exercise in connection therewith all powers of the district attorney provided by law.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 722; A 1997, 2248)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.381 - Master: Appointment; qualifications.

1. A master must be appointed as set forth in this section.
2. The district judges of:
(a) The Family Court of the Second Judicial District shall appoint the masters for that District, and shall establish the qualifications and duties of those masters; and
(b) The Family Court of the Eighth Judicial District shall appoint the masters for that District, and shall establish the qualifications and duties of those masters.
3. The district judges of the remaining judicial districts shall appoint the masters for those districts, and shall establish the qualifications and duties of those masters.
4. A master serves at the pleasure of the district judges who appointed the master.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 1031; A 1993, 483, 487)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.382 - Authority of Chief and master.

1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 425.346, the Chief may proceed pursuant to NRS 425.3822 to 425.3852, inclusive, after:
(a) Payment of public assistance by the Division; or
(b) Receipt of a request for services to carry out the Program.
2. Subject to approval by the district court pursuant to NRS 425.3844, a master may:
(a) Take any action authorized pursuant to chapter 130 of NRS, including any of the actions described in subsection 2 of NRS 130.305.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in chapter 130 of NRS and NRS 425.346:
(1) Issue and enforce an order for the support of a dependent child, and modify or adjust such an order in accordance with NRS 125B.145;
(2) Require coverage for health care of a dependent child;
(3) Establish paternity;
(4) Order a responsible parent to comply with an order for the support of a dependent child, specifying the amount and the manner of compliance;
(5) Order the withholding of income;
(6) Determine the amount of any arrearages and specify a method of payment;
(7) Enforce orders by civil or criminal contempt, or both;
(8) Set aside property for satisfaction of an order for the support of a dependent child;
(9) Place liens and order execution on the property of the responsible parent;
(10) Order a responsible parent to keep the master informed of the responsible parent’s current residential address, telephone number, employer, address of employment and telephone number at the place of employment;
(11) Issue a bench warrant for a responsible parent who has failed after proper notice to appear at a hearing ordered by the master and enter the bench warrant in any local and state computer system for criminal warrants;
(12) Order the responsible parent to seek appropriate employment by specified methods;
(13) Order the responsible parent to participate in a program intended to resolve issues that prevent the responsible parent from obtaining employment, including, without limitation, a program for the treatment of substance use disorders or a program to address mental health issues;
(14) Upon the request of the Division, require a responsible parent to:
(I) Pay any support owed in accordance with a plan approved by the Division; or
(II) Participate in such work activities, as that term is defined in 42 U.S.C. § 607(d), as the Division deems appropriate;
(15) Award reasonable attorney’s fees and other fees and costs; and
(16) Grant any other available remedy.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1641; A 1991, 1031; 1993, 487, 2067; 1997, 2248, 2249; 2007, 256, 1229; 2009, 945)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3822 - Notice and finding of financial responsibility: Issuance; service.

1. If there is no court order concerning the support of a child entered against the parent from whom support is sought, the Chief may issue a notice and finding of financial responsibility after the Division:
(a) Makes a payment of public assistance; or
(b) Receives a request for services to carry out the Program.
2. The notice must be served upon the parent in the manner prescribed for service of summons in a civil action or by certified mail, restricted delivery, with return receipt requested.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1634; A 1991, 1338; 1995, 2425; 1997, 2250)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3826 - Notice and finding of financial responsibility: Additional requirements when paternity has not been legally established.

If the paternity of the dependent child has not been legally established and a notice and finding of financial responsibility is to be served on the alleged parent, the notice must include:
1. The information required by NRS 425.3824.
2. An allegation that the person is the parent of the dependent child.
3. The name of the other parent of the child.
4. The date of birth of the child.
5. The probable period during which conception took place.
6. A statement that if the alleged parent does not send to the office issuing the notice and finding of financial responsibility a written response that denies paternity and requests a hearing, within the specified period, the master, without further notice to the alleged parent, may enter a recommendation that declares and establishes the person as the legal parent of the child.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1635; A 1991, 1033; 1993, 487)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.383 - Modification or adjustment of order for support.

1. After the entry of a recommendation for the support of a dependent child by the master that has been approved by the district court pursuant to NRS 425.3844, or after entry of an order for the support of a dependent child by a district court regarding which the Chief is authorized to proceed pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, the responsible parent, the person entitled to support or the enforcing authority may move for the amount of the child support being enforced to be modified or adjusted in accordance with NRS 125B.145.
2. The motion must:
(a) Be in writing.
(b) Set out the reasons for the modification or adjustment.
(c) State the address of the moving party.
(d) Be served by the moving party upon the responsible parent or the person entitled to support, as appropriate, by first-class mail to the last known address of that person.
3. The moving party shall mail or deliver a copy of the motion and the original return of service to the Chief.
4. The Chief shall set the matter for a hearing within 30 days after the date of receipt of the motion unless a stipulated agreement between the parties is reached. The Chief shall send to the parties and person with physical custody of the dependent child a notice of the hearing by first-class mail to the last known address of those persons.
5. A motion for modification or adjustment requested pursuant to this section does not prohibit the Chief from enforcing and collecting upon the existing order for support of a dependent child unless so ordered by the district court.
6. The only support payments that may be modified or adjusted pursuant to this section are monthly support payments that:
(a) A court of this state has jurisdiction to modify pursuant to chapter 130 of NRS; and
(b) Accrue after the moving party serves notice that a motion has been filed for modification or adjustment.
7. The party requesting the modification or adjustment has the burden of showing a change of circumstances and good cause for the modification or adjustment, unless the request is filed in accordance with subsection 1 of NRS 125B.145.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1636; A 1991, 1034; 1993, 487; 1997, 2254, 2255; 2009, 946)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3834 - Enforcement of order approving recommendation for support; judicial review; effect of recommendation during judicial review.

1. Upon issuance by a district court of an order approving a recommendation entered by a master pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, the Chief shall enforce and collect upon the order, including arrearages.
2. A recommendation entered by a master pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, is final upon approval by the district court pursuant to NRS 425.3844. Upon such approval, the recommendation is in full force and effect while any judicial review is pending unless the recommendation is stayed by the district court.
3. The district court may review a recommendation entered by a master pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive. If a review is conducted, the district court:
(a) Shall, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), review the recommendation on the record of the case before the master.
(b) May, in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the district court, grant a trial de novo.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1637; A 1991, 1035; 1993, 483, 487; 1997, 2257; 2009, 948)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3835 - Court prohibited from staying proceeding or refusing hearing in certain circumstances; court required to hold hearing; court authorized to issue support order pendente lite.

Except as otherwise required by the provisions of this chapter, a court of this state:
1. Shall not stay a proceeding or refuse a hearing pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, because of any pending or prior action or proceeding for divorce, separation, annulment, dissolution, habeas corpus, adoption or custody in this or any other state.
2. Shall hold a hearing pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, and may issue a support order pendente lite and, in aid thereof, require the obligor to give a bond for the prompt prosecution of the pending proceeding.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 169)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3838 - Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity not disputed.

1. The master may enter a recommendation establishing the paternity of a child during a proceeding concerning the support of a dependent child pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, if both parents sign affidavits or other sworn statements that paternity has not been legally established and that the male parent is the father of the child.
2. If there is only one alleged father and he does not file a response that denies paternity and requests a hearing within the period allowed in paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 425.3824, the master, without further notice to the alleged father, may enter a recommendation in accordance with NRS 425.3828 that declares and establishes the alleged father as the legal father of the child.
3. Any recommendation entered pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 and approved by the district court establishes legal paternity of the dependent child for all purposes.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1639; A 1991, 1036; 1993, 487; 1997, 2261)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.384 - Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity is disputed.

1. The master shall order blood tests or tests for the genetic identification of the child, mother and alleged father if such tests are not ordered pursuant to NRS 425.490 and:
(a) Paternity is alleged pursuant to NRS 425.3826 and a written response denying paternity and requesting a hearing is received by the Chief within the period allowed in paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 425.3824;
(b) Any person alleges that more than one person may be the father of the child and none of the persons alleged to be the father acknowledges paternity of the child; or
(c) The master determines that there is a valid issue concerning the paternity of the child.
The Division shall pay the costs of any tests conducted pursuant to this section. If the district court approves a recommendation establishing the paternity of a child pursuant to NRS 425.3844, the father shall reimburse the Division for the costs of those tests.
2. If settlement is not made after the master examines the results of the blood tests or tests for genetic identification conducted pursuant to this section or NRS 425.490, the master shall make a determination of paternity based upon the evidence presented to him.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1639; A 1991, 1037; 1993, 487; 1997, 2261)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3841 - Establishment of paternity: Recommendation for temporary support pending resolution of proceedings.

Upon the motion of a party in a proceeding to establish paternity, the master shall issue a recommendation for the temporary support of the dependent child pending the resolution of the proceedings if the master determines that there is clear and convincing evidence that the person to whom the recommendation is issued is the father of the child.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2240)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3846 - Enforcement of support in accordance with chapter 31A of NRS.

In addition to any other remedy provided by law for the enforcement of support, if a recommendation for support of a dependent child has been entered by the master, approved by the district court and filed, the Chief may proceed in accordance with the provisions of chapter 31A of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1640; A 1991, 1038; 1993, 487)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3847 - Retention of annual fees to carry out Program. [Effective until the date on which the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 654 requiring each state to impose an annual fee of $35 in the case of a person who has never received assistance pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq., and for whom the State has collected $500 or more of support are repealed by the Congress of the United States.]

1. The Chief shall retain an annual fee of up to $35 in each case for which the Chief provides services from any amount collected in the case during the year in excess of $550, but only if the child for whom the collection is made and the person who has physical custody of the child in the case are not and have never been a recipient of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq.
2. Any fee collected pursuant to subsection 1 must be used to carry out the Program.
(Added to NRS by 2007, 1229; A 2019, 3722)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3848 - Disposal of property by parent: Temporary restraining order; bond; notice of lis pendens.

1. If at any time after service, receipt or refusal of a notice pursuant to NRS 425.3824 and before the filing of an order for support of a dependent child, the Chief reasonably believes that the parent is about to transfer, encumber, convey, sell, remove, secrete, waste or otherwise dispose of property that could be made subject to an action for collection to satisfy the debt, the Chief may:
(a) Certify the matter to the district court; and
(b) Request a temporary restraining order which directs that the property not be disposed of pending entry of an order for support of a dependent child by the district court.
2. The Chief shall file an affidavit in the case record that:
(a) States the reasons the Chief believes the parent is about to dispose of the property; and
(b) Includes a legal description of the property.
3. If the parent furnishes a good and sufficient bond that is satisfactory to the court, the temporary restraining order must be vacated.
4. A certified copy of an order entered pursuant to this section may be recorded in the same manner as a notice of lis pendens pursuant to paragraph (h) of subsection 1 of NRS 247.120.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1640)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.385 - Certification of complex issues to district court; temporary support.

Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the master may certify a proceeding to establish an order for support of a dependent child or arrearages to the district court if the issues are complex or beyond the competence of the master. The master shall enter a temporary recommendation for support in such cases. The temporary support must be paid to the enforcing authority and held until final resolution of the case.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1641; A 1991, 1038; 1993, 484, 487; 1997, 2263)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3852 - Certification of proceeding to district court: Representation of public interests; presentation of case.

1. In a proceeding certified to the district court pursuant to the provisions of NRS 425.3848 or 425.385, the interests of the public must be represented by the district attorney of the county in which the district court sits.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, the case may be presented by an employee of the Program or the office of the district attorney.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1641; A 1997, 2263)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.3855 - Social security numbers of parents or legal guardians to be provided to enforcing authority.

A district court that enters an order pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, or an order approving a recommendation for the support of a dependent child made by a master shall ensure that the social security numbers of the parents or legal guardians of the child are provided to the enforcing authority.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2244; A 1999, 169, 2684, 2685; 2001, 195; 2007, 2105; 2009, 951)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.390 - Statement of responsible parent concerning ability to support child: Contents; additional statements; penalties.

1. The responsible parent of a legitimate child or a child whose paternity has been judicially determined shall complete a written statement, under oath, of:
(a) The current monthly income and total income of the responsible parent over the past 12 months;
(b) The number of dependents for whom the responsible parent is providing support;
(c) The amount which the responsible parent is contributing regularly toward the support of any child for whom assistance is granted;
(d) The current monthly living expenses of the responsible parent; and
(e) Such other information as is pertinent to determining the ability of the responsible parent to support his or her children.
2. The statement must be provided upon demand made by the Division, any agent of the state who enforces an order for the support of a child or a prosecuting attorney. Additional statements must be filed whenever there is a material change in the information given in the statement required under this section.
3. Failure of the responsible parent to comply fully with this section is a misdemeanor.
4. Any responsible parent who swears falsely to a material fact in any written statement required by this section is guilty of perjury.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 722; A 1987, 2269)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.393 - Authority of Chief to request information to carry out chapter; compliance with request.

1. The Chief may request the following information to carry out the provisions of this chapter:
(a) The records of the following public officers and state, county and local agencies:
(1) The State Registrar of Vital Statistics;
(2) Agencies responsible for maintaining records relating to state and local taxes and revenue;
(3) Agencies responsible for keeping records concerning real property and personal property for which a title must be obtained;
(4) All boards, commissions and agencies that issue occupational or professional licenses, certificates or permits;
(5) The Secretary of State;
(6) The Employment Security Division of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation;
(7) Agencies that administer public assistance;
(8) The Department of Motor Vehicles;
(9) The Department of Public Safety;
(10) The Department of Corrections; and
(11) Law enforcement agencies and any other agencies that maintain records of criminal history.
(b) The names and addresses of:
(1) The customers of public utilities and video service providers; and
(2) The employers of the customers described in subparagraph (1).
(c) Information in the possession of financial institutions relating to the assets, liabilities and any other details of the finances of a person.
(d) Information in the possession of a public or private employer relating to the employment, compensation and benefits of a person employed by the employer as an employee or independent contractor.
2. If a person or other entity fails to supply the information requested pursuant to subsection 1, the Administrator may issue a subpoena to compel the person or entity to provide that information. A person or entity who fails to comply with a request made pursuant to subsection 1 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each failure to comply.
3. A disclosure made in good faith pursuant to subsection 1 does not give rise to any action for damages for the disclosure.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2243; A 1999, 547; 2001, 2608; 2001 Special Session, 239; 2003, 289; 2007, 1391)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.397 - Use of information received regarding holders of certain licenses, certificates or permits; notification that holder is in arrears in payment of support.

1. Each district attorney or other public agency in this State collecting support for children shall compare the information received pursuant to NRS 425.395 against its cases to identify any person who is in arrears and holds such a license, certificate or permit.
2. The district attorney or other public agency shall notify each person so identified, by first-class mail, to give the person an opportunity to satisfy the claim before notice is given to the issuer of the license, certificate or permit of the arrearage.
3. If the person does not satisfy the arrearage, the district attorney or other public agency shall report the fact of the arrearage to the issuer of the license, certificate or permit. The Division shall similarly notify the issuer of the license, certificate or permit when the person thereafter pays the arrearage or otherwise satisfies the claim.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1031; A 1997, 2245)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.400 - Registry of information concerning responsible parents: Establishment; requests for information and assistance; failure to comply with request; disclosure of information.

1. The Division may establish a central unit to serve as a registry for the receipt of information, for answering inquiries concerning responsible parents, to coordinate and supervise departmental activities in relation to responsible parents and to ensure effective cooperation with law enforcement agencies.
2. To effectuate the purposes of this section, the Administrator or a prosecuting attorney may, in addition to the information the Chief is authorized to request pursuant to NRS 425.393, request all information and assistance as authorized by this chapter from the following persons and entities:
(a) State, county and local agencies;
(b) Public and private employers;
(c) Employee organizations and trusts of every kind;
(d) Financial institutions and entities which are in the business of providing credit reports; and
(e) Public utilities.
3. The persons and entities described in subsection 2 and their officers and employees shall:
(a) Cooperate in the location of a responsible parent who has abandoned or deserted, or is failing to support his or her child; and
(b) Upon the request of the Division or the prosecuting attorney, provide all information on hand relative to the location, income and property of such a parent.
4. A disclosure made in good faith pursuant to subsection 3 does not give rise to any action for damages for the disclosure.
5. If a person or other entity fails to supply the information requested pursuant to subsection 2, the Administrator or prosecuting attorney may issue a subpoena to compel the person or entity to provide that information. A person or entity that fails to comply with a request made pursuant to subsection 2 is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $500 for each failure to comply.
6. Any record established pursuant to the provisions of this section is available only to:
(a) The Attorney General;
(b) A district attorney;
(c) A court having jurisdiction in a paternity, support or abandonment proceeding or action;
(d) The resident parent, legal guardian, attorney or agent of a child who is not receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq.); or
(e) An agency of the Federal Government or of this or any other state as authorized by regulations of the Division adopted in accordance with the provisions of the Social Security Act.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 722; A 1981, 353; 1993, 485, 2788; 1997, 2263, 2264)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.405 - Adoption and enforcement of regulations for protection of privacy.

1. The Administrator shall adopt such regulations as are required pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq.), either directly or as a condition to the receipt of federal money, to:
(a) Protect the privacy of persons involved in any action or proceeding for the establishment of paternity or the establishment or enforcement of an obligation for the support of a child; and
(b) Place appropriate restrictions on the custody, preservation, use and disclosure of any confidential information obtained by the enforcing authority in the course of such an action or proceeding or otherwise pursuant to this chapter.
2. The regulations adopted pursuant to this section must include, without limitation:
(a) Safeguards against the unauthorized use or disclosure of information relating to such an action or proceeding.
(b) Prohibitions against the release of information regarding the location of a party to such an action or proceeding to another party:
(1) Against whom a protective order with respect to the former party has been entered; or
(2) If the enforcing authority has reason to believe that the release of the information may result in physical or emotional harm to the former party.
3. Each enforcing authority shall comply with and enforce the regulations adopted pursuant to this section.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2240)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.410 - Payment of support through enforcing authority; collection and use of damages for dishonored check, draft or extension of credit.

1. Whenever, as a result of any assignment or action, money for the support of a dependent child is paid, such payment must be paid to the enforcing authority upon written notice by the enforcing authority to the responsible parent and the person who cares for and has custody and control of the dependent child for whom a support obligation exists that the child is receiving public assistance, or that the enforcing authority has undertaken to secure support for the child for whom a support obligation exists.
2. If a responsible parent makes, utters, draws or delivers to the enforcing authority a check, draft or extension of credit for the payment of support money that is drawn upon any financial institution or other person when the responsible parent has no account with the drawee of the check or draft or the issuer of the credit or has insufficient money, property or credit with the drawee or issuer to pay the amount of the check, draft or extension of credit, the enforcing authority shall mail to the responsible parent, by certified mail, a demand for cash payment in the amount of the check, draft or extension of credit. If the responsible parent does not pay the amount demanded by the enforcing authority within 30 days after the demand is mailed by the enforcing authority, the enforcing authority may initiate an action to collect damages from the responsible parent pursuant to NRS 41.620.
3. Any damages collected pursuant to subsection 2 that exceed the amount of the check, draft or extension of credit that was the subject of the action must be used to offset the costs of operating the Program.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 721; A 1997, 2265)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.420 - Deposit of certain receipts in State General Fund.

Except as otherwise required to carry out the provisions of 42 U.S.C. § 654b, all money collected in fees, costs, attorney’s fees, interest payments, incentive payments or other payments received by the Administrator which cannot be identified as to the support account to which it should be credited, must be deposited in the State General Fund.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 721; A 1999, 823)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.430 - Distribution of money recovered by enforcing authority.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3 of NRS 425.410, any money recovered by the enforcing authority under this chapter must be distributed pursuant to regulations adopted by the Division which must not disqualify this state for federal grants under Title IV of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 601 et seq.).
(Added to NRS by 1977, 722; A 1997, 2266)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.440 - Uncollectible debt for support.

Any support debt due the Division from a responsible parent which the Administrator deems uncollectible may be transferred from accounts receivable to a suspense account and cease to be accounted as an asset. At any time after 1 year from the date a support debt was incurred, the Administrator may charge off as uncollectible any support debt upon which the Administrator finds there is no available, practical or lawful means by which the debt may be collected.
(Added to NRS by 1977, 722)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.450 - Adjustment of orders for support.

1. The Division shall adopt regulations establishing a formula for:
(a) The adjustment of court orders for the support of children based upon changes in the cost of living; and
(b) The times at which such an adjustment is appropriate.
2. If a request for the review of a court order for the support of a child has not been filed pursuant to NRS 125B.145 for such a time as the Division establishes pursuant to subsection 1, the Chief may, as provided in this section, order the responsible parent to pay monthly the amount the responsible parent is required to pay pursuant to the court order plus an additional amount to compensate for changes in the cost of living.
3. Upon request by the responsible parent, the person to whom support is owed or the enforcing authority, the Chief shall:
(a) Determine, in accordance with the formula established pursuant to subsection 1, the amount of the additional payments; and
(b) Notify the responsible parent, by first-class mail to the last known address of the responsible parent, of the amount of the additional payments and that the additional payments must be made within 30 days after the mailing of the notice to the parent unless a request for a review of the court order is filed pursuant to NRS 125B.145 within that time.
4. If a request for a review of the court order:
(a) Is filed pursuant to NRS 125B.145 within those 30 days, the court shall proceed pursuant to that section and the Chief shall not enter an order pursuant to this section.
(b) Is not filed pursuant to NRS 125B.145 within those 30 days, the Chief shall order the responsible parent to pay the additional amount.
5. An order entered by the Chief pursuant to this section expires upon modification or adjustment, pursuant to NRS 125B.145, of the court order upon which the order entered by the Chief is based.
6. As used in this section, "court order" means an order that a court of this state has jurisdiction to modify pursuant to chapter 130 of NRS.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2241; A 1997, 2347; 2017, 2291)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.470 - Collection of arrearages in payments of support; notice to responsible parent; request for hearing; good faith effort to resolve matter required before hearing.

1. The Chief shall send a notice by first-class mail to each responsible parent who is in arrears in any payment for the support of one or more children required pursuant to an order enforced by a court in this State. The notice must include a statement of the amount of the arrearage and the information prescribed in subsection 2.
2. If the responsible parent does not satisfy the arrearage within 20 days after the responsible parent receives the notice required by subsection 1, the Chief may, to collect the arrearage owed:
(a) Require the responsible parent to pay monthly the amount the responsible parent is required to pay pursuant to the order for support plus an additional amount to satisfy the arrearage; or
(b) Issue a notice of attachment to the financial institutions in which the assets of the responsible parent are held and attach and seize such assets as are necessary to satisfy the arrearage.
3. If the Chief proceeds to collect an arrearage pursuant to subsection 2, the Chief shall notify the responsible parent of that fact in writing. The notice must be sent by first-class mail.
4. The Chief shall determine the amount of any additional payment required pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 2 based upon the amount of the arrearage owed by the responsible parent and the ability of the responsible parent to pay.
5. A responsible parent against whom the Division proceeds pursuant to subsection 2 may, within 20 days after the responsible parent receives the notice required pursuant to subsection 3, submit to the Chief a request for a hearing. Before a hearing may be held, the responsible parent and a representative of the enforcing authority must meet and make a good faith effort to resolve the matter.
6. If a hearing is requested within the period prescribed in subsection 5 and the responsible parent and the enforcing authority meet as required pursuant to subsection 5, the hearing must be held pursuant to NRS 425.3832 within 20 days after the Chief receives the request. The master shall notify the responsible parent of the recommendation or decision of the master at the conclusion of the hearing or as soon thereafter as is practicable.
7. For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to have received a notice 3 days after it is mailed, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to that person at the last known address of the person.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2242; A 2007, 260)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.480 - Fraudulent transfer of property by responsible parent: Duties of Division.

1. If the Division determines that a responsible parent has made a fraudulent transfer of property for which an action for relief may be brought pursuant to chapter 112 of NRS, the Division shall:
(a) Seek to avoid the transfer pursuant to NRS 112.210 or 112.220; or
(b) Obtain any other relief available pursuant to NRS 112.210 that is in the best interests of the child for whom the support is owed.
2. The Division shall adopt regulations establishing the procedures necessary to carry out the provisions of this section.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2243)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.490 - Blood tests or tests of genetic identification to determine paternity: Authority of Chief; payment of costs; orders for additional testing.

1. After paternity is alleged pursuant to NRS 425.3826, and a written response denying paternity and requesting a hearing is received by the Chief pursuant to paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 425.3824, the Chief shall order blood tests or tests for the genetic identification of the child, mother and alleged father if the child, mother or alleged father submits to the Chief a written statement signed under oath which:
(a) Alleges paternity and sets forth facts establishing a reasonable possibility that the mother and the alleged father had sexual intercourse at or about the probable time of conception; or
(b) Denies paternity and sets forth facts establishing a reasonable possibility that the mother and the alleged father did not have sexual intercourse at or about the probable time of conception.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Division shall pay the costs of any tests conducted pursuant to this section. If the district court approves a recommendation establishing the paternity of a child pursuant to NRS 425.3844, the father shall reimburse the Division for the costs of those tests.
3. If the child, mother or alleged father contests the results of a test conducted pursuant to this section, the Division shall order the parties to submit to additional testing upon the payment of the costs of the additional tests by the contesting party.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2244)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.500 - "Agency that issues a professional, occupational or recreational license, certificate or permit" defined. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.] "Agency that issues a professional or occupational license, certificate or permit pursuant to title 54 of NRS" defined. [Effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings and expires by limitation 2 years after that date.]

As used in NRS 425.500 to 425.560, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "agency that issues a professional, occupational or recreational license, certificate or permit" means the Department of Wildlife and any officer, agency, board or commission of this State which is prohibited by specific statute from issuing or renewing a license, certificate or permit unless the applicant for the issuance or renewal of that license, certificate or permit submits to the officer, agency, board or commission the statement prescribed by the Division pursuant to NRS 425.520.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2025; A 2003, 1562; 2005, 2807, 2815)
As used in NRS 425.500 to 425.560, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, "agency that issues a professional or occupational license, certificate or permit pursuant to title 54 of NRS" means any officer, agency, board or commission of this State which has the authority to regulate a profession or occupation pursuant to title 54 of NRS and which is prohibited by specific statute from issuing or renewing a license, certificate or permit unless the applicant for the issuance or renewal of that license, certificate or permit submits to the officer, agency, board or commission the statement prescribed by the Division pursuant to NRS 425.520.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2025; A 2003, 1562; 2005, 2804, 2807, 2815; 2021, 1617, effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings)
2023 Nevada Revised Statutes › Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children › NRS 425.550 - Issuance and dissemination of letter stating that person has complied with subpoena or warrant or satisfied arrearage. [Effective until the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings.] Issuance and dissemination of letter stating that person has complied with subpoena or warrant or satisfied arrearage. [Effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings and expires by limitation 2 years after that date.]

The district attorney or other public agency shall, within 5 days after a person who is subject to a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 complies with the subpoena or warrant or satisfies the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560, provide to the person who is subject to the order a letter stating that the person has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage. The district attorney or other public agency shall also mail a copy of that letter to all of the agencies to which a copy of the order was provided pursuant to NRS 425.540.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2027; A 2005, 2807)
The district attorney or other public agency shall, within 5 days after a person who is issued a professional or occupational license, certificate or permit pursuant to title 54 of NRS and is subject to a court order issued pursuant to NRS 425.540 complies with the subpoena or warrant or satisfies the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560, provide to the person who is subject to the order a letter stating that the person has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage. The district attorney or other public agency shall also mail a copy of that letter to all of the agencies to which a copy of the order was provided pursuant to NRS 425.540.
(Added to NRS by 1997, 2027; A 2005, 2806, 2807, effective on the date of the repeal of 42 U.S.C. § 666, the federal law requiring each state to establish procedures for withholding, suspending and restricting the professional, occupational and recreational licenses for child support arrearages and for noncompliance with certain processes relating to paternity or child support proceedings)