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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. Before the juvenile court commits a delinquent child to the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services, the juvenile court shall order that a physician conduct a physical examination of the child, which includes a blood test, test for tuberculosis, urinalysis and an examination for venereal disease.
2. Not later than 5 days after the date on which the physical examination is conducted, the physician shall make a written report of the results of the physical examination to the clerk of the court.
3. Upon receipt of the written report:
(a) The clerk of the court shall immediately forward a copy of the written report to the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services; and
(b) The county auditor shall allow a claim for payment to the physician for the physical examination.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 5. Juvenile Justice § 62E.530. Commitment of child to Division of Child and Family Services: Physical examination required; report from physician - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-5-juvenile-justice/nv-rev-st-62e-530/
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