Approval of court-ordered commitment; approval before release; exception.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 433B.320
in effect1. In any case involving commitment by court order, except a case where commitment was ordered by a juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.180 or 62D.185 , admission to a treatment facility may be only after consultation with and approval by the administrative officer of the facility or the administrative officers designee, who shall determine whether the treatment available at the facility is appropriate or necessary for the childs health and welfare.
2. In a case where commitment to a treatment facility was ordered by a juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.180 or 62D.185 , the administrative officer or the administrative officers designee shall immediately accept placement of the child at the treatment facility. If the administrative officer of the facility or the administrative officers designee has determined that the treatment available at the facility is not best situated to treat the child, the administrative officer or the administrative officers designee shall:
(a) Assist the court with identifying a facility that is better situated to provide the necessary treatment; and
(b) Ensure that the child receives treatment at the treatment facility, within the capabilities of the treatment facility, until a more suitable facility is found.
3. Except in a case where commitment was ordered by a juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62D.180 or 62D.185 , a child committed by court order must not be released from a treatment facility until the administrative officer determines that treatment in the facility is no longer beneficial to the child.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-433B.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026