2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 62E - Disposition of Cases by Juvenile Court
NRS 62E.507 - Individualized case plan for child placed under supervision of juvenile court or probation officer or committed to regional facility for treatment and rehabilitation of children; reentry planning meeting before release of child from regional facility for treatment and rehabilitation of children.

1. The department of juvenile services shall develop a written individualized case plan for each child placed under the supervision of the juvenile court pursuant to a supervision and consent decree, placed under the informal supervision of a probation officer pursuant to NRS 62C.200 or committed to a regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children. In developing such a case plan, the department of juvenile services must use, without limitation:

(a) The results of the risk assessment and mental health screening conducted pursuant to NRS 62E.506;

(b) The trauma, if any, experienced by the child;

(c) The education level of the child;

(d) The seriousness of the offense committed by the child; and

(e) Any relevant information provided by the family of the child.

2. A case plan developed pursuant to subsection 1 must:

(a) Address the risks the child presents and the service needs of the child based on the results of the risk assessment and mental health screening conducted pursuant to NRS 62E.506;

(b) Specify the level of supervision and intensity of services that the child needs;

(c) Provide referrals to treatment providers that may address the child’s risks and needs;

(d) Be developed in consultation with the child’s family or guardian, as appropriate;

(e) Specify the responsibilities of each person or agency involved with the child; and

(f) Provide for the full reentry of the child into the community.

3. In addition to the requirements of subsection 2, if a child is committed to a regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children, the child’s case plan must:

(a) Identify the projected length of stay and release criteria based on a risk assessment conducted pursuant to NRS 62E.506, the seriousness of the offense committed by the child and treatment progress;

(b) Include a comprehensive plan for complete reentry of the child into the community; and

(c) Be reviewed at least once every 3 months by the department of juvenile services.

4. A reentry plan developed pursuant to subsection 3 must include, without limitation:

(a) A detailed description of the education, counseling and treatment provided to the child;

(b) A proposed plan for the continued education, counseling and treatment of the child upon his or her release;

(c) A proposed plan for the provision of any supervision or services necessary for the transition of the child; and

(d) A proposed plan for any engagement of the child’s family or guardian.

5. The department of juvenile services must update a child’s case plan at least once every 6 months, or when significant changes in the child’s treatment occur, by conducting another risk assessment and mental health screening using the tools selected by the Commission pursuant to NRS 62B.610.

6. A reentry planning meeting must be held at least 30 days before a child’s scheduled release from a regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children. As appropriate, based on the child’s case plan, the meeting should be attended by:

(a) The child;

(b) A family member or the guardian of the child;

(c) The child’s probation officer;

(d) Members of the staff of the regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children; and

(e) Any treatment providers of the child.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4388)