Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.520

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 62E.520 - Commitment of child to Division of Child and Family Services: Conditions and limitations; notice; investigation and recommendation for placement of child
1. The juvenile court may commit a delinquent child to the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services for placement in a correctional or institutional facility if:
(a) The child is at least 8 years of age but less than 12 years of age, and the juvenile court finds that the child is in need of placement in a correctional or institutional facility; or
(b) The child is at least 12 years of age but less than 18 years of age, and the juvenile court finds that the child:
(1) Is in need of placement in a correctional or institutional facility; or
(2) Is in need of residential psychiatric services or other residential services for the mental health of the child.
2. Before the juvenile court commits a delinquent child to the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services, the juvenile court shall:
(a) Notify the Division at least 3 working days before the juvenile court holds a hearing to consider such a commitment; and
(b) At the request of the Division, provide the Division with not more than 10 working days within which to:
(1) Investigate the child and the circumstances of the child; and
(2) Recommend a suitable placement to the juvenile court.

NRS 62E.520

Added to NRS by 2003, 1069; A 2017, 4393
Amended by 2017, Ch. 604,§21.5, eff. 7/1/2017.
Added to NRS by 2003, 1069