Nevada § 127.285 - Limitation on participation of attorneys in adoption proceedings; reporting of violation to bar association; criminal penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.285 — Limitation on participation of attorneys in adoption proceedings; reporting of violation to bar association; criminal penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 127.285. Limitation on participation of attorneys in adoption proceedings; reporting of violation to bar association; criminal penalty
1. Any attorney licensed to practice in this state or in any other state: (a) May not receive compensation for: (1) Taking part in finding children for adoption; or (2) Finding parents to adopt children. (b) May receive a reasonable compensation for legal services provided in relation
to adoption proceedings. 2. An agency which provides child welfare services shall report any violation of subsection
1 to the State Bar of Nevada if the alleged violator is licensed to practice in this
state, or to the bar association of the state in which the alleged violator is licensed
to practice. 3. Any person who violates the provisions of subsection 1 is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 127.285
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 127.285 cover?
Section 127.285 ("Limitation on participation of attorneys in adoption proceedings; reporting of violation to bar association; criminal penalty") 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 § 127.285?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 127.285 apply to my situation?
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