2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 63 - State Facilities for Detention of Children
NRS 63.450 - When alternative to commitment or placement must be recommended to juvenile court.


NV Rev Stat § 63.450 (2011) What's This?

The Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services shall recommend to the juvenile court a suitable alternative to the commitment or placement of a child in a facility if:

1. The superintendent of the facility reports that such a commitment or placement is unsuitable; and

2. At the time of commitment or placement or after entering the facility, the child appears to be:

(a) An improper child to be retained in the facility; or

(b) So incorrigible or so incapable of reformation under the discipline of the facility as to render the child s detention detrimental to the interests of the facility.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1101)

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