Nevada § 62E.020 - Modification and termination of decrees and orders
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 62E.020 — Modification and termination of decrees and orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62E.020. Modification and termination of decrees and orders
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the juvenile court may at any time
modify or terminate any decree or order that it has made. 2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 63.480 , before the juvenile court may modify or terminate an order committing a child to
the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services, the juvenile court shall: (a) Provide the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services with written
notice not later than 10 days before modifying or terminating the order, unless the
Administrator waives the right to receive such notice; and (b) Give due consideration to the effect that the modification or termination of the
order will have upon the child and the programs of the Division of Child and Family
Services.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 62E.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 62E.020 cover?
Section 62E.020 ("Modification and termination of decrees and orders") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 62E.020?
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