Nevada § 425.384 - Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity is disputed
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 425.384 — Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity is disputed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 425.384. Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity is disputed
1. The master shall order blood tests or tests for the genetic identification of the
child, mother and alleged father if such tests are not ordered pursuant to NRS 425.490 and: (a) Paternity is alleged pursuant to NRS 425.3826 and a written response denying paternity and requesting a hearing is received by
the Chief within the period allowed in paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 425.3824 ; (b) Any person alleges that more than one person may be the father of the child and
none of the persons alleged to be the father acknowledges paternity of the child;
or (c) The master determines that there is a valid issue concerning the paternity of
the child. The Division shall pay the costs of any tests conducted pursuant to this section.
If the district court approves a recommendation establishing the paternity of a child
pursuant to NRS 425.3844 , the father shall reimburse the Division for the costs of those tests. 2. If settlement is not made after the master examines the results of the blood tests
or tests for genetic identification conducted pursuant to this section or NRS 425.490 , the master shall make a determination of paternity based upon the evidence presented
to him.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 425.384 cover?
Section 425.384 ("Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity is disputed") 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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