NRS 62E.530 - Commitment of child to Division of Child and Family Services: Physical examination required; report from physician.

NV Rev Stat § 62E.530 (2019) (N/A)

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1. Before the juvenile court commits a delinquent child to the custody of the Division of Child and Family Services, the juvenile court shall order that a physician conduct a physical examination of the child, which includes a blood test, test for tuberculosis, urinalysis and an examination for venereal disease.

2. Not later than 5 days after the date on which the physical examination is conducted, the physician shall make a written report of the results of the physical examination to the clerk of the court.

3. Upon receipt of the written report:

(a) The clerk of the court shall immediately forward a copy of the written report to the Administrator of the Division of Child and Family Services; and

(b) The county auditor shall allow a claim for payment to the physician for the physical examination.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1069)

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