Nevada § 125E.230 - Court to consider certain factors when making determination regarding best interests of Indian child
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§ 125E.230. Court to consider certain factors when making determination regarding best interests of Indian child
In a child custody proceeding involving an Indian child, when making a determination
regarding the best interests of the child in accordance with NRS 125E.020 to 125E.370 , inclusive, chapter 432B of NRS, the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. §§ 1901 et seq., or any applicable regulations or rules regarding NRS 125E.010 to 125E.370 , inclusive, chapter 432B of NRS or the Indian Child Welfare Act, the court shall, in consultation with the
Indian child's tribe, consider the following: 1. The protection of the safety, well-being, development and stability of the Indian
child; 2. The prevention of unnecessary out-of-home placement of the Indian child; 3. The prioritization of placement of the Indian child in accordance with the placement
preferences under NRS 125E.350 ; 4. The value to the Indian child of establishing, developing or maintaining a political,
cultural, social and spiritual relationship with the Indian child's tribe and tribal
community; and 5. The importance to the Indian child of the Indian tribe's ability to maintain the
tribe's existence and integrity in promotion of the stability and security of Indian
children and families.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 125E.230 ("Court to consider certain factors when making determination regarding best interests of Indian child") 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.
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