Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.592

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 432B.592 - [Effective on the earlier of 7/1/2025, or the date on which the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that there is sufficient money available to] Court to refer child to attorney for counsel and assistance relating to Program
1. A court shall refer a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to an attorney in the county who provides legal services without a charge to abused or neglected children if the court determines that the child:
(a) Has reached the age of 17 years; and
(b) Is not likely to be returned to the custody of his or her parent before reaching the age of 18 years.
2. The court shall request the attorney to whom such a child is referred to:
(a) Counsel the child regarding the legal consequences of:
(1) Remaining under the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to NRS 432B.5917, regardless of whether the child elects to participate in the Program; and
(2) Participating in the Program; and
(b) Assist the child in deciding whether to participate in the Program.

NRS 432B.592

Added to NRS by 2011, 249; A 2021, 2730, effective January 1, 2024
Amended by 2023, Ch. 379,§1, eff. 6/12/2023.
Amended by 2021, Ch. 419,§31, eff. on the earlier of 7/1/2025, or the date on which the Division of Child and Family Services of the Department of Health and Human Services notifies the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau that there is sufficient money available to carry out the provisions of those sections and an agency which provides child welfare services is prepared to participate in the Extended Young Adult Support Services Program.
Added to NRS by 2011, 249
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.