Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.46809 – Powers and duties of and limitations on guardian ad litem; communications privileged
1. In making decisions on behalf of a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child, a guardian ad litem appointed for the parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 shall:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.46809
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
(a) Consider the wishes of the parent or other person and inform the court of those wishes; and
(b) Act in the best interests of the parent or other person, as determined by the guardian ad litem using his or her independent judgment.
2. Communications between a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child and his or her guardian ad litem are privileged and confidential to the same extent as communications between the parent and his or her attorney.
3. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 may not take any action to relinquish parental rights, effectuate a termination of parental rights or consent to a specific adoption on behalf of the person for whom the guardian ad litem is appointed.