§ 432B.6079 — Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order

Nevada § 432B.6079

• Jurisdiction: Nevada
• Title 38: PUBLIC WELFARE
• Ch. 432B: Protection

Text

In determining pursuant to NRS 432B.6076 and 432B.608 whether to issue or renew an order to continue the emergency admission of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to a facility, 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 whether the child presents a substantial likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others 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, treatment and emergency admission to the facility;
4. The best interests of the child, including, without limitation, whether the court believes the child might experience any psychological trauma from continued emergency admission;
5. Any alternative care or treatment options; and
6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.

Legislative History

(Added to NRS by 2005, 1320 ; A 2023, 2345 )