Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.6079 – Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order
In determining pursuant to NRS 432B.6076 and 432B.608 whether to issue or renew an order to continue the emergency admission of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to a facility, the court shall consider:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.6079
- 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
1. The reports of any examinations or evaluations of a child by any person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health;
2. Any information concerning whether the child presents a substantial likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others provided by:
(a) A person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health;
(b) A representative of the agency which provides child welfare services;
(c) An adult caretaker who is knowledgeable about the child; or
(d) A guardian ad litem appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.500;
3. The wishes of the child concerning care, treatment and emergency admission to the facility;
4. The best interests of the child, including, without limitation, whether the court believes the child might experience any psychological trauma from continued emergency admission;
5. Any alternative care or treatment options; and
6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.