Nevada Revised Statutes 432.0177 – Transfer of child to out-of-state facility: Initial inspection of facility; annual inspection, review of services and interview of child
1. Before or at the time the Division transfers a child who has been committed to the custody of the Division to a facility located outside this State, the Administrator or the designee of the Administrator shall physically inspect the facility to determine whether the facility:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 432.0177
- Administrator: means the Administrator of the Division. See Nevada Revised Statutes 432.010
- Child: means a person who is less than 18 years of age or who remains under the jurisdiction of a court pursuant to Nevada Revised Statutes 432.010
- Division: means the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department. See Nevada Revised Statutes 432.010
(a) Provides the services or treatment necessary for the child;
(b) Is either accredited or licensed and in good standing with the entity which accredits or licenses the facility; and
(c) Is subject to health inspections and the results of any such health inspections conducted within the immediately preceding 3 years.
2. If a child is placed in a facility that is located outside this State, the Administrator of the Division or the designee of the Administrator shall, at least one time each year, to ensure the continued appropriateness of the placement:
(a) Physically inspect the facility;
(b) Review the services being provided to the child at the facility and any treatment plan established for the child; and
(c) Interview the child.
3. The provisions of this section apply to any child committed to the custody of the Division pursuant to title 5 of NRS, chapter 432B or 433B of NRS or pursuant to any other authority.