2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 62E - Disposition of Cases by Juvenile Court
NRS 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 suitable placement 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; and
(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.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1069)
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Nevada may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
