NRS 432B.60817: Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order.

In determining pursuant to NRS 432B.60815 and 432B.60818 whether to issue or renew an order for the admission of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to a facility for nonemergency treatment, the court shall consider:

1. The reports of any examinations or evaluations of a child by any person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health;

2. Any information concerning the child provided by:

(a) A person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health;

(b) A representative of the agency which provides child welfare services;

(c) An adult caretaker who is knowledgeable about the child; or

(d) A guardian ad litem appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.500;

3. The wishes of the child concerning care and treatment and placement in a facility;

4. The best interests of the child, including, without limitation, whether the court believes the child might experience any psychological trauma from court-ordered admission;

5. Any alternative care or treatment options; and

6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.