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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 62C.320: When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation.

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  1. TITLE 5 — JUVENILE JUSTICE
  2. CHAPTER 62C - PROCEDURE BEFORE ADJUDICATION
  3. SUMMONS AND EXTRADITION

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.

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