Nevada § 62H.040 - Release of child's name for use in civil action
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 62H.040 — Release of child's name for use in civil action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 62H.040. Release of child's name for use in civil action
1. If a child has committed an act which subjects the child to the jurisdiction of
the juvenile court and which may form the basis of a civil action, a person who, in
good faith, intends to bring or has brought the civil action or any other person who
is a party to the civil action may petition the juvenile court for release of the
child's name. 2. If the person who petitions the juvenile court makes a satisfactory showing that
the person intends, in good faith, to use the child's name in the civil action, the
juvenile court shall order the release of the child's name and authorize its use in
the civil action.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 62H.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 62H.040 cover?
Section 62H.040 ("Release of child's name for use in civil action") 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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