Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.6079

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 432B.6079 - Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order

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.

NRS 432B.6079

Added to NRS by 2005, 1320
Amended by 2023, Ch. 397,§57, eff. 10/1/2023, app. to any child in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services ho has been admitted to a facility and whose status is that of an emergency consumer on or after 10/1/2023, regardless of the date on which he or she was admitted.
Added to NRS by 2005, 1320