Nevada § 62A.360 - Legislative declaration
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 62A.360 — Legislative declaration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62A.360. Legislative declaration
The Legislature hereby declares that: 1. This title must be liberally construed to the end that: (a) Each child who is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court must receive
such care, guidance and control, preferably in the child's own home, as will be conducive
to the child's welfare and the best interests of this State; and (b) When a child is removed from the control of the parent or guardian of the child,
the juvenile court shall secure for the child a level of care which is equivalent
as nearly as possible to the care that should have been given to the child by the
parent or guardian. 2. One of the purposes of this title is to promote the establishment, supervision
and implementation of preventive programs that are designed to prevent a child from
becoming subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 62A.360
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 62A.360 cover?
Section 62A.360 ("Legislative declaration") 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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