Nevada § 127.058 - Consent to adoption: Person to whom consent is given has legal custody of child until hearing on petition for adoption
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.058 — Consent to adoption: Person to whom consent is given has legal custody of child until hearing on petition for adoption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127.058. Consent to adoption: Person to whom consent is given has legal custody of child until hearing on petition for adoption
A person to whom consent to adopt a child is given for a specific adoption pursuant
to NRS 127.053 has, at the time the consent is executed, legal custody over the child and is legally
responsible for the child until a court holds a hearing to enter an order or decree
of adoption or to deny the petition pursuant to the laws of this State or another
state.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 127.058
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.058 cover?
Section 127.058 ("Consent to adoption: Person to whom consent is given has legal custody of child until hearing on petition for adoption") 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 § 127.058?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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