Nevada § 432B.455 Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Appointment and duties of special master

Nevada Statutes

§ 432B.455 — Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Appointment and duties of special master

Nevada § 432B.455

Title 38PUBLIC WELFARE

Ch. 432BProtection

General Provisions

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Bluebook

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.455 (2026).

Text

1.If the court determines that a child must be kept in protective custody pursuant to NRS 432B.480 or must be placed in temporary or permanent custody pursuant to NRS 432B.550 , the court may, before placing the child in the temporary or permanent custody of a person, order the appointment of a special master from among the members of the State Bar of Nevada to conduct a hearing to identify the person most qualified and suitable to take custody of the child in consideration of the needs of the child for temporary or permanent placement.

2.Not later than 5 calendar days after the hearing, the special master shall prepare and submit to the court a recommendation regarding which person is most qualified and suitable to take custody of the child.

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1. If the court determines that a child must be kept in protective custody pursuant to NRS 432B.480 or must be placed in temporary or permanent custody pursuant to NRS 432B.550 , the court may, before placing the child in the temporary or permanent custody of a person, order the appointment of a special master from among the members of the State Bar of Nevada to conduct a hearing to identify the person most qualified and suitable to take custody of the child in consideration of the needs of the child for temporary or permanent placement.
2. Not later than 5 calendar days after the hearing, the special master shall prepare and submit to the court a recommendation regarding which person is most qualified and suitable to take custody of the child.