Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.023

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 128.023 - Proceedings to terminate parental rights of parent of Indian child: Powers and duties of court; appointment of attorney

1. If proceedings pursuant to this chapter involve the termination of parental rights of the parent of an Indian child, the court shall

require that notice of the proceedings and any other notice required pursuant to this chapter be provided in accordance with section 31 of this act.

2. If the court determines that the parent of an Indian child for whom termination of parental rights is sought is indigent, the court:

(a) Shall appoint an attorney to represent the parent; and

(b) May apply to the Secretary of the Interior for the payment of the fees and expenses of such an attorney, as provided in the Indian Child Welfare Act.

NRS 128.023

Added to NRS by 1995, 782; A 2003, 1116; 2017, 1289

Amended by 2023, Ch. 389,§57, eff. 1/1/2024.

Amended by 2017, Ch. 242,§3, eff. 10/1/2017.

Added to NRS by 1995, 782; A 2003, 1116