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

NV Rev Stat § 62C.320 (2019) (N/A)
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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.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1053)