Section 432B.NEW - [Newly enacted section not yet numbered] [Considerations to issue or renew order for admission of child to facility for nonemergency treatment]In determining pursuant to sections 38 and 41 of this act whether to issue or renew an order for the admission of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to a facility for nonemergency treatment, 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 the child 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 and treatment and placement in a facility;4. The best interests of the child, including, without limitation, whether the court believes the child might experience any psychological trauma from court-ordered admission;5. Any alternative care or treatment options; and6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.Added by 2023, Ch. 397,§40, eff. 10/1/2023, app. to any child in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services who has been admitted to a facility and whose status is not that of an emergency consumer on or after 10/1/2023, regardless of the date on which he or she was admitted.