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NRS 432B.60817

Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2331)

In determining pursuant to NRS 432B.60815 and 432B.60818 whether to issue or renew an order for the admission of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to a facility for nonemergency treatment, the court shall consider:

1. The reports of any examinations or evaluations of a child by any person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health;

2. Any information concerning the child provided by:

(a) A person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health;

(b) A representative of the agency which provides child welfare services;

(c) An adult caretaker who is knowledgeable about the child; or

(d) A guardian ad litem appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.500;

3. The wishes of the child concerning care and treatment and placement in a facility;

4. The best interests of the child, including, without limitation, whether the court believes the child might experience any psychological trauma from court-ordered admission;

5. Any alternative care or treatment options; and

6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.