Nevada § 159A.1845 - Appointment of temporary substitute guardian
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159A.1845 — Appointment of temporary substitute guardian, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159A.1845. Appointment of temporary substitute guardian
1. The court may appoint a temporary substitute guardian for a protected minor for
a period not exceeding 6 months if: (a) A proceeding to remove a guardian for the protected minor is pending; or (b) The court finds a guardian is not effectively performing the guardian's duties
and the welfare of the protected minor requires immediate action. 2. Except as otherwise ordered by the court, a temporary substitute guardian appointed
under this section has the powers stated in the order of appointment of the guardian. The authority of the existing guardian is suspended for as long as the temporary
substitute guardian has authority. 3. The court shall give notice of appointment of a temporary substitute guardian,
not later than 5 days after the appointment, to: (a) The protected minor; (b) The affected guardian; and (c) Each parent of the protected minor and any person currently having care or custody
of the protected minor. 4. The court may remove a temporary substitute guardian at any time. The temporary substitute guardian shall make any report the court requires. 5. As used in this section, “parent” does not include a person whose parental rights
have been terminated.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159A.1845
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159A.1845 cover?
Section 159A.1845 ("Appointment of temporary substitute guardian") 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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