Nevada § 432B.470 - Hearing required; notice
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.470 — Hearing required; notice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 432B.470. Hearing required; notice
1. A child placed in protective custody pursuant to NRS 432B.390 must be given a hearing, conducted by a judge, master or special master appointed
by the judge for that particular hearing, within 72 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays
and holidays, after being placed in protective custody, to determine whether the child
should remain in protective custody pending further action by the court. 2. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, notice of the time and place of
the hearing must be given to a parent or other person responsible for the child's
welfare: (a) By personal service of a written notice; (b) Orally, with a written notice mailed to the last known address of the parent or
other person responsible for the child's welfare within 24 hours after the child is
placed in protective custody; or (c) If the parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare cannot be located
for personal or oral service, by mailing a written notice to the last known address
of the parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare within 24 hours
after the child is placed in protective custody. If the child was delivered to a provider of emergency services pursuant to NRS 432B.630 , the parent who delivered the child to the provider shall be deemed to have waived
any right to notice of the hearing conducted pursuant to this section. 3. If the parent or other person responsible for the child's welfare cannot be located
for personal or oral notice and the last known address of the parent or other person
responsible for the child's welfare cannot be ascertained, reasonable efforts must
be made to locate and notify the parent or other person responsible for the child's
welfare as soon as possible. 4. Actual notice of the hearing or appearance at the hearing shall be deemed to satisfy
the requirements relating to notice set forth in this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 432B.470
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.470 cover?
Section 432B.470 ("Hearing required; notice") 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.470?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 432B.470" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 432B.470 apply to my situation?
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