Nevada § 432B.46809 - Powers and duties of and limitations on guardian ad litem; communications privileged
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.46809 — Powers and duties of and limitations on guardian ad litem; communications privileged, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 432B.46809. Powers and duties of and limitations on guardian ad litem; communications privileged
1. In making decisions on behalf of a parent or other person responsible for the welfare
of a child, a guardian ad litem appointed for the parent or other person responsible
for the welfare of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 shall: (a) Consider the wishes of the parent or other person and inform the court of those
wishes; and (b) Act in the best interests of the parent or other person, as determined by the
guardian ad litem using his or her independent judgment. 2. Communications between a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of
a child and his or her guardian ad litem are privileged and confidential to the same
extent as communications between the parent and his or her attorney. 3. A guardian ad litem appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.46803 may not take any action to relinquish parental rights, effectuate a termination of
parental rights or consent to a specific adoption on behalf of the person for whom
the guardian ad litem is appointed.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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