2010 Nevada Code
TITLE 38 PUBLIC WELFARE
Chapter 432B Protection of Children From Abuse and Neglect
NRS 432B.6079 Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order.

NRS 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 for the 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 psychologist, psychiatrist or other physician;

2. Any information concerning the child provided to the court by a licensed clinical social worker or other professional or any adult caretaker who is knowledgeable about the child or a guardian ad litem appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.500;

3. The wishes of the child concerning care, treatment and training 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, treatment or training options; and

6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 1320)