Nevada § 128.050 - Entitlement of proceedings; contents of verified petition
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 128.050 — Entitlement of proceedings; contents of verified petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 128.050. Entitlement of proceedings; contents of verified petition
1. The proceedings must be entitled, “In the matter of the parental rights as to __________, a minor.” 2. A petition must be verified and may be upon information and belief. It must set forth plainly: (a) The facts which bring the child within the purview of this chapter. (b) The name, age and residence of the child. (c) The names and residences of the parents of the child. (d) The name and residence of the person or persons having physical custody or control
of the child. (e) The name and residence of the child's legal guardian, if there is one. (f) The name and residence of the child's nearest known relative, if no parent or
guardian can be found. (g) Whether the petitioner has reason to know that the child is an Indian child. 3. If any of the facts required by subsection 2 are not known by the petitioner, the
petition must so state. 4. If the petitioner is a mother filing with respect to her unborn child, the petition
must so state and must contain the name and residence of the father or putative father,
if known. 5. If the petitioner or the child is receiving public assistance, the petition must
so state.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 128.050 cover?
Section 128.050 ("Entitlement of proceedings; contents of verified petition") 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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