Nevada § 432B.380 - Referral of case to district attorney for criminal prosecution; recommendation to file petition
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.380 — Referral of case to district attorney for criminal prosecution; recommendation to file petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 432B.380. Referral of case to district attorney for criminal prosecution; recommendation to file petition
If the agency which provides child welfare services determines that further action
is necessary to protect a child who is in need of protection, as well as any other
child under the same care who may be in need of protection, it may refer the case
to the district attorney for criminal prosecution and may recommend the filing of
a petition pursuant to NRS 432B.490 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 432B.380
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.380 cover?
Section 432B.380 ("Referral of case to district attorney for criminal prosecution; recommendation to file 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 432B.380?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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