Nevada § 62C.320 - When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 62C.320 — When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62C.320. When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation
1. The juvenile court may issue a writ for the attachment of a child or the parent
or guardian of the child, or both, and command a probation officer or peace officer
to bring before the juvenile court, at the time and place stated, the person or persons
named in the writ if: (a) A summons cannot be served; (b) The person or persons served fail to obey the summons; or (c) The juvenile court determines that: (1) The service will be ineffectual; or (2) The welfare of the child requires that the child be brought immediately into the
custody of the juvenile court. 2. A person who violates a writ or any order of the juvenile court issued pursuant
to this section may be punished for contempt.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 62C.320 cover?
Section 62C.320 ("When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation") 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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