2022 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 433B - Additional Provisions Relating to Children
NRS 433B.320 - Approval of court-ordered commitment; approval before release; exception.

1. In any case involving commitment by court order, except a case where commitment was ordered by a juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.180 or 62D.185, admission to a treatment facility may be only after consultation with and approval by the administrative officer of the facility or the administrative officer’s designee, who shall determine whether the treatment available at the facility is appropriate or necessary for the child’s health and welfare.

2. In a case where commitment to a treatment facility was ordered by a juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.180 or 62D.185, if the administrative officer of the facility or the administrative officer’s designee has determined that the treatment available at the facility is not appropriate or necessary for the child’s health and welfare and for the protection of the community, the administrative officer or the administrative officer’s designee shall assist the court with identifying a facility that has the appropriate or necessary treatment.

3. Except in a case where commitment was ordered by a juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.180 or 62D.185, a child committed by court order must not be released from a treatment facility until the administrative officer determines that treatment in the facility is no longer beneficial to the child.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 2713; A 2021, 2558)