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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Welfare § 432B.457. Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Involvement by, notification of and testimony by person found to have special interest in child; review and modification of finding

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. If, upon the initiative of the court or a special master appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.455 or the motion of a party, the court or special master finds that a person has a special interest in a child, the court or special master shall:

(a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is allowed to offer recommendations regarding the plan; and

(b) Allow the person to testify at any hearing held pursuant to this chapter to determine any temporary or permanent placement of the child.

2. A finding that a person has a special interest in a child pursuant to subsection 1 may be reviewed or modified at any time by the court or special master.

3. For the purposes of this section, a person “has a special interest in a child” if:

(a) The person is:

(1) A parent or other relative of the child;

(2) A foster parent or other provider of substitute care for the child;

(3) A provider of care for the medical or mental health of the child;

(4) An educational decision maker appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.462; or

(5) A teacher or other school official who works directly with the child; and

(b) The person:

(1) Has a personal interest in the well-being of the child; or

(2) Possesses information that is relevant to the determination of the placement of the child.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 38. Public Welfare § 432B.457. Determination of appropriate person to take custody of child: Involvement by, notification of and testimony by person found to have special interest in child; review and modification of finding - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-38-public-welfare/nv-rev-st-432b-457/

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