Nevada § 63.420 - Physical examination of child before commitment; report; payment of costs
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 63.420 — Physical examination of child before commitment; report; payment of costs, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 63.420. Physical examination of child before commitment; report; payment of costs
1. Before a child is committed to a facility, the juvenile court shall order that
a physician conduct a physical examination of the child, which includes a blood test,
test for tuberculosis, urinalysis and an examination for venereal disease. 2. Not later than 5 days after the date on which the physical examination is conducted,
the physician shall make a written report of the results of the physical examination
to the clerk of the court. 3. Upon receipt of the written report: (a) The clerk of the court shall immediately forward a copy of the written report
to the superintendent of the facility; and (b) The county auditor shall allow a claim for payment to the physician for the physical
examination.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 63.420
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 63.420 cover?
Section 63.420 ("Physical examination of child before commitment; report; payment of costs") 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 § 63.420?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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