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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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:
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 5. Juvenile Justice § 62C.320. When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-5-juvenile-justice/nv-rev-st-62c-320/
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