If a child is adjudicated delinquent for an unlawful act involving the killing or possession of certain animals in violation of NRS 501.376, the juvenile court may do any or all of the following:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 62E.685

  • 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.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.

1.  Order the child to pay a fine. If, because of financial hardship, the child is unable to pay the fine, the juvenile court may order the child to perform community service.

2.  Order the child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, to pay a civil penalty pursuant to NRS 501.3855.

3.  Order that any license issued to the child pursuant to chapter 502 of NRS be revoked by the Department of Wildlife. The juvenile court shall order the child to surrender to the court any license issued to the child pursuant to chapter 502 of NRS then held by the child and, not later than 5 days after issuing the order, forward to the Department of Wildlife any license surrendered by the child and a copy of the order.

4.  Order that the child must not receive a license to hunt, fish or trap within the 2 years immediately following the date of the order or until the child is 18 years of age, whichever is later.

5.  Order the child placed on probation and impose such conditions as the juvenile court deems proper.