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

NRS 62E.173: Placement of child who commits alcohol or marijuana offense.

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  1. TITLE 5 — JUVENILE JUSTICE
  2. CHAPTER 62E - DISPOSITION OF CASES BY JUVENILE COURT
  3. PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CHILDREN SUBJECT TO JURISDICTION OF JUVENILE COURT
  4. Restitution Contribution Fund

1. If a child commits an alcohol or marijuana offense:

(a) For a first or second offense:

(1) The child is a child in need of supervision and is not a delinquent child, and the child must be placed under informal supervision pursuant to NRS 62C.200; and

(2) The child shall perform not more than 24 hours of community service.

(b) For a third or subsequent offense, a district attorney may file a petition alleging delinquency.

2. As used in this section, “alcohol or marijuana offense” means:

(a) A violation of NRS 202.020;

(b) A violation of a city or county ordinance relating to the consumption or possession of alcohol;

(c) A violation of subsection 4 of NRS 453.336 for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana; or

(d) A violation of a city or county ordinance relating to the possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana.

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