Nevada § 432B.540 - Report by agency which provides child welfare services; plan for placement of child
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§ 432B.540. Report by agency which provides child welfare services; plan for placement of child
1. If the court finds that the allegations of the petition are true, it shall order
that a report be made in writing by an agency which provides child welfare services,
concerning: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), the conditions in the child's place
of residence, the child's record in school, the mental, physical and social background
of the family of the child, its financial situation and other matters relevant to
the case; or (b) If the child was delivered to a provider of emergency services pursuant to NRS 432B.630 , any matters relevant to the case. 2. If the agency believes that it is necessary to remove the child from the physical
custody of the child’s parents, it must submit with the report a plan designed to
achieve a placement of the child in a safe setting as near to the residence of the
parent as is consistent with the best interests and special needs of the child. The plan must include, without limitation: (a) A description of the type, safety and appropriateness of the home or institution
in which the child could be placed, including, without limitation, a statement that
the home or institution would comply with the provisions of NRS 432B.3905 , and a plan for ensuring that the child would receive safe and proper care and a
description of the needs of the child; (b) A description of the services to be provided to the child and to a parent to facilitate
the return of the child to the custody of the parent or to ensure the permanent placement
of the child; (c) The appropriateness of the services to be provided under the plan; and (d) A description of how the order of the court will be carried out.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 432B.540 ("Report by agency which provides child welfare services; plan for placement of child") 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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