Nevada Revised Statutes 62C.320 – When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation
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1. The juvenile court may issue a writ for the attachment of a child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, and command a probation officer or peace officer to bring before the juvenile court, at the time and place stated, the person or persons named in the writ if:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 62C.320
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- 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
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
(a) A summons cannot be served;
(b) The person or persons served fail to obey the summons; or
(c) The juvenile court determines that:
(1) The service will be ineffectual; or
(2) The welfare of the child requires that the child be brought immediately into the custody of the juvenile court.
2. A person who violates a writ or any order of the juvenile court issued pursuant to this section may be punished for contempt.