Nevada § 442.400 - Request for and use of certain information from natural parent of child to be placed for adoption
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 442.400 — Request for and use of certain information from natural parent of child to be placed for adoption, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 442.400. Request for and use of certain information from natural parent of child to be placed for adoption
The agency which provides child welfare services or a licensed child-placing agency
shall inquire, during its initial contact with a natural parent of a child who is
to be placed for adoption, about consumption of alcohol by or any substance use disorder
of the person who gave birth to the child during pregnancy. The information obtained from the inquiry must be: 1. Included in the report provided to the adopting parents of the child pursuant to NRS 127.152 ; and 2. Reported to the Division on a form prescribed by the Division. The report must not contain any identifying information and may be used only for
statistical purposes.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 442.400
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 442.400 cover?
Section 442.400 ("Request for and use of certain information from natural parent of child to be placed for adoption") 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 § 442.400?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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