Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.46809

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 432B.46809 - Powers and duties of and limitations on guardian ad litem; communications privileged
1. In making decisions on behalf of a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child, a guardian ad litem appointed for the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 shall:
(a) Consider the wishes of the parent or other person and inform the court of those wishes; and
(b) Act in the best interests of the parent or other person, as determined by the guardian ad litem using his or her independent judgment.
2. Communications between a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child and his or her guardian ad litem are privileged and confidential to the same extent as communications between the parent and his or her attorney.
3. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 may not take any action to relinquish parental rights, effectuate a termination of parental rights or consent to a specific adoption on behalf of the person for whom the guardian ad litem is appointed.

NRS 432B.46809

Added to NRS by 2023, 2327
Added by 2023, Ch. 397,§34, eff. 10/1/2023, app. to any proceedings to which those provisions would otherwise apply which are instituted before, on or after 10/1/2023.