Assembly Bill No. 519–Assemblymen Humke, Buckley, Arberry, Berman, Perkins, Nolan, Beers, Parks, Goldwater, Segerblom, Giunchigliani, Carpenter, Thomas, Anderson, Bache, Freeman, Tiffany, Koivisto, McClain, Claborn, Mortenson, de Braga, Chowning, Gustavson and Angle
March 12, 1999
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
SUMMARY—Makes various changes concerning division of child and family services of department of human resources. (BDR 18-908)
FISCAL NOTE: Effect on Local Government: No.
Effect on the State or on Industrial Insurance: No.
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EXPLANATION – Matter in
bolded italics is new; matter between brackets
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. NRS 232.350 is hereby amended to read as follows: 232.350 Unless federal law or regulation requires otherwise:1-3
1. The chiefs of the divisions of the department, except as otherwise1-4
provided in subsection 2, may each appoint a deputy and a chief assistant1-5
in the unclassified service of the state.1-6
2. The administrator of the division of child and family services of the1-7
department1-8
unclassified service of the state. One deputy is the deputy administrator1-9
for youth corrections who is responsible only for correctional services for1-10
youths for which the division is responsible, including, without1-11
limitation, juvenile correctional institutions, parole of juveniles,1-12
administration of juvenile justice and programs for juvenile justice.2-1
Sec. 2. NRS 232.400 is hereby amended to read as follows: 232.400 1. The purposes of the division of child and family services2-3
in the department are to:2-4
(a) Provide a comprehensive state system for the coordination and2-5
provision of services to children and families who need assistance relating2-6
to juvenile justice and the care, welfare and mental health of children.2-7
(b) Aid in the preservation, rehabilitation and reunification of families.2-8
(c) Ensure that children are placed in the least restrictive environment2-9
available which is appropriate to their needs.2-10
(d) Provide services for youth who are in need of residential care or in2-11
need of treatment or both.2-12
2. In accomplishing its purposes, the division shall:2-13
(a) Establish and operate a central, comprehensive state system for:2-14
(1) The diagnosis and assessment of the needs of particular children2-15
and families, including those in need of multiple services;2-16
(2) The referral of children and families to appropriate services; and2-17
(3) The management and monitoring of cases in which children and2-18
families are referred to multiple services.2-19
(b) Provide services for the support of families to:2-20
(1) Maintain the integrity of families;2-21
(2) Ensure that children are not unnecessarily removed from their2-22
homes; and2-23
(3) Ensure that families are reunited as soon as practicable after the2-24
removal of children from their homes.2-25
(c) Ensure that a sufficient range of services is available to provide care2-26
and treatment to children and families in the least restrictive setting2-27
appropriate to their needs.2-28
(d) Work closely with other governmental agencies and with public and2-29
private agencies providing the same or similar services.2-30
3. The division shall develop standards for carrying out programs2-31
aimed toward the prevention of delinquent acts of children and programs2-32
for the treatment of those brought to its attention. It shall assist in the2-33
development of programs for the predelinquent children whose behavior2-34
tends to lead them into contact with law enforcement agencies.2-35
4. The division shall develop and assist in carrying out programs for2-36
the diversion of juveniles out of the judicial system and programs for the2-37
aftercare of juveniles who have been released from state institutions, who2-38
have been brought before the juvenile court or family court or have2-39
otherwise come into contact with law enforcement agencies. The deputy2-40
administrator for youth corrections of the division shall observe and2-41
evaluate the success of those programs.3-1
Sec. 3. NRS 232.420 is hereby amended to read as follows: 232.420 The division consists of an administrator and:3-3
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administrative sections as the administrator determines are necessary to3-11
perform the functions of the division.3-12
Sec. 4. NRS 232.440 is hereby amended to read as follows: 232.440 1. The administrator shall appoint, with the approval of the3-14
director, a chief of3-15
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service of the state.3-23
2. The administrator is responsible for the administration, through the3-24
division, of the provisions of chapters 210, 214, 423 and 424 of NRS, NRS3-25
127.220 to 127.310, inclusive, 232.400 to 232.465, inclusive, 432.010 to3-26
432.085, inclusive, and 433B.010 to 433B.350, inclusive, and all other3-27
provisions of law relating to the functions of the division, but is not3-28
responsible for the professional activities of the components of the division3-29
except as specifically provided by law.3-30
Sec. 5. NRS 232.460 is hereby amended to read as follows: 232.460 1. The chief of3-32
division shall:3-33
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parole bureau, subject to the administrative supervision of the3-35
administrator3-36
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(b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, devote his entire3-38
time and attention to the business of his office and shall not pursue any3-39
other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.3-40
2. Each deputy administrator of the division shall:3-41
(a) Administer the provisions of law relating to his duties as3-42
prescribed by the administrator, subject to the administrative supervision3-43
of the administrator; and4-1
(b) Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143, devote his entire4-2
time and attention to the business of his office and shall not pursue any4-3
other business or occupation or hold any other office of profit.4-4
Sec. 6. NRS 232.464 is hereby amended to read as follows: 232.464 1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and4-6
by specific statute:4-7
(a) The division shall:4-8
(1) Establish and impose a schedule of fees for services rendered4-9
through each of its programs. The highest fee established for a service4-10
must approximate the cost of providing the service.4-11
(2) Establish a scale proportionate to income so that families whose4-12
income is low can afford services preventive of greater expense to the4-13
family or the public afterward.4-14
(3) Submit the schedule to the director for approval before4-15
enforcement.4-16
(b) The fees collected pursuant to the schedule must be deposited in the4-17
state treasury to the credit of the state general fund.4-18
(c) The administrator may waive any fee established pursuant to the4-19
schedule if he determines that the person required to pay that fee is4-20
financially unable to do so.4-21
2. A schedule of fees established pursuant to this section does not4-22
apply to any services for which the division receives payment pursuant to4-23
NRS 423.160 or 423.210.4-24
3. Fees collected pursuant to this section for services provided to4-25
juveniles committed to the custody of:4-26
(a) The division pursuant to NRS 62.213; or4-27
(b) The Nevada youth training center or the Caliente youth center4-28
pursuant to NRS 210.180 ,4-29
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must be deposited with the state treasurer for credit to a separate account in4-31
the state general fund for expenditure by the administrator to carry out the4-32
powers and duties of the administrator and the division.4-33
Sec. 7. NRS 62.213 is hereby amended to read as follows: 62.213 1. If the court finds that a child who is 8 years of age or older4-35
is:4-36
(a) Delinquent;4-37
(b) In need of placement in a correctional or institutional facility; and4-38
(c) In need of residential psychiatric services or other residential4-39
services for his mental health, if the child is 12 years of age or older,4-40
the court may, in addition to the options set forth in subsection 1 of NRS4-41
62.211, commit the child to the custody of the division of child and family4-42
services of the department of human resources for suitable placement by4-43
the division pursuant to NRS 62.215.5-1
2. The court may order, when committing a child to the custody of the5-2
division of child and family services pursuant to this section, that the5-3
expense of his support and maintenance be paid in whole or in part by his5-4
parents, guardian or other person liable for his support and maintenance.5-5
Those payments must be paid to the administrator of the division of child5-6
and family services, who shall immediately deposit the money with the5-7
state treasurer for credit to a separate account in the state general fund for5-8
expenditure by the administrator to carry out the powers and duties of the5-9
administrator and the division of child and family services.5-10
3. The court shall order, before committing a child to the custody of5-11
the division of child and family services pursuant to this section, that the5-12
child be given a physical examination, which includes a blood test, test for5-13
tuberculosis, urinalysis and examination for venereal disease, by a5-14
physician. The physician shall, within 5 days after the examination, make a5-15
written report of the results thereof to the clerk of the court. Upon receipt5-16
of the written report, the county auditor shall allow a claim for payment to5-17
the physician for the examination. The clerk of the court shall immediately5-18
forward a copy of the written report to5-19
of child and family services.5-20
Sec. 8. NRS 62.820 is hereby amended to read as follows: 62.820 1. Whenever a child is committed by the court to custody5-22
other than that of its parents, and no provision is otherwise made by law5-23
for the support of the child, compensation for the care of the child while in5-24
such custody, when approved by order of the court, is a charge upon the5-25
county where the child has a legal residence. If a female child is committed5-26
to a private institution within the state, any compensation for the care of5-27
the child which is not paid by a parent must be paid by the state from5-28
money budgeted for5-29
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human resources. A commitment must not be made to such a private5-31
institution until the court has ascertained from the superintendent of the5-32
institution that sufficient money is available for such compensation. This5-33
subsection does not prohibit the payment of compensation by the5-34
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department of human resources from money appropriated for that purpose5-36
to schools outside the state to which female children are5-37
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2. Notwithstanding any provision made by the law of this state for the5-39
support of such children, after the parent has been given a reasonable5-40
opportunity to be heard, the court may order and decree that the parent5-41
pay, in such a manner as the court may direct and within the parent’s5-42
ability to pay, a sum of money to cover in whole or in part the support of6-1
the child. If the parent willfully fails or refuses to pay the sum, the court6-2
may proceed against him for contempt of court.6-3
3. Whenever the court orders the parent or parents of a child to pay for6-4
the support of a child, as provided in this section, the money must be paid6-5
to the superintendent or fiscal officer of the institution to which the child is6-6
committed, or the chief administrative officer of the agency to whom the6-7
child is committed.6-8
Sec. 9. Chapter 210 of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto the6-9
provisions set forth as sections 10 and 11 of this act.6-10
Sec. 10. The deputy administrator shall:6-11
1. Develop standards for carrying out programs intended to prevent6-12
delinquent acts of children and programs for the treatment of children6-13
brought to his attention;6-14
2. Assist in the development of programs for predelinquent children6-15
whose behavior leads them into contact with law enforcement agencies;6-16
3. Develop and assist in carrying out programs to divert juveniles out6-17
of the justice system and programs for the aftercare of juveniles who6-18
have been released from state institutions, have been brought before the6-19
juvenile court or family court or have otherwise come into contact with6-20
law enforcement agencies;6-21
4. Observe and evaluate the programs carried out pursuant to6-22
subsection 3; and6-23
5. Work closely with other governmental agencies and with public6-24
and private agencies providing the same or similar services.6-25
Sec. 11. The director shall administer a program designed to6-26
educate the residents of each center in the problems caused by the abuse6-27
of alcohol and other drugs.6-28
Sec. 12. NRS 210.010 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.010 As used in6-30
chapter:6-31
1. "Administrator" means the administrator of the division of child and6-32
family services in the department of human resources.6-33
2. "Center" means a youth training center or a correctional facility6-34
authorized to care for children, including, without limitation, the Nevada6-35
youth training center and the Caliente youth center.6-36
3. "Deputy administrator" means the deputy administrator for youth6-37
corrections appointed pursuant to NRS 232.350.6-38
4. "Director" means the director of the department of human6-39
resources.6-40
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or unauthorized leaving of a resident from the center to which he was6-42
assigned.6-43
6. "Juvenile court" means:7-1
(a) In any judicial district that includes a county whose population is7-2
100,000 or more, the family division of the district court; or7-3
(b) In any other judicial district, the juvenile division of the district7-4
court.7-5
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center.7-8
8. "Superintendent" means the superintendent of7-9
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9. "Youth parole bureau" means the youth parole bureau of the7-11
division of child and family services7-12
resources.7-13
Sec. 13. NRS 210.015 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.015 The provisions of NRS 210.010 to 210.290, inclusive,7-15
and sections 10 and 11 of this act must be administered by the7-16
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the deputy administrator and the administrator.7-18
Sec. 14. NRS 210.060 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.0607-20
provided for in NRS 210.063.7-21
Sec. 15. NRS 210.063 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.063 1. In addition to his salary,7-23
entitled to:7-24
(a) The use of a residence on the grounds of or near7-25
center, which shall be maintained by the state.7-26
(b) Heat, electricity and water for the residence.7-27
(c) The use of an electric or gas cooking stove, a refrigerator and an7-28
automatic washing machine.7-29
(d) Meals at7-30
personnel or7-31
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2. A superintendent shall receive no perquisites except those provided7-38
for in this section.7-39
Sec. 16. NRS 210.065 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.065 1.7-41
administrative experience in youth correctional programs embodying7-42
rehabilitative or delinquency prevention concepts. He must have at least 27-43
years of administrative experience in an institution dealing primarily with8-1
youth on a 24-hour basis, and must have graduated from an accredited8-2
4-year college or university, or have an equivalent combination of8-3
experience and training, substituting 2 years of experience for 1 year of8-4
training.8-5
2. The deputy administrator shall8-6
superintendent of each center, subject to the approval of the8-7
administrator. The department of personnel8-8
recruitment and merit selection techniques and procedures to provide a list8-9
of persons qualified for appointment as superintendent. Each8-10
superintendent is in the unclassified service of the state unless federal8-11
law or regulation requires otherwise.8-12
Sec. 17. NRS 210.070 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.070 1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 284.143,8-14
superintendent shall devote his entire time to the duties of his position, and8-15
shall follow no other gainful employment or occupation.8-16
2. He shall be the executive and administrative head of8-17
his center, subject to administrative supervision by the deputy8-18
administrator, and as such shall have the following powers and duties:8-19
(a) To exercise general supervision of and make and revise rules and8-20
regulations for the government of the8-21
supervision by and the approval of the deputy administrator.8-22
(b) To make and revise rules and regulations for the preservation of8-23
order and the enforcement of discipline8-24
deputy administrator.8-25
(c) To be responsible for and to supervise the fiscal affairs and8-26
responsibilities of the8-27
equipment as may be necessary from time to time.8-28
(d) To make quarterly reports to the administrator, and to supply the8-29
deputy administrator with material on which to base proposed legislation.8-30
(e) To keep a complete and accurate record of all proceedings, record8-31
and file all bonds and contracts, and assume responsibility for the custody8-32
and preservation of all papers and documents pertaining to his office.8-33
(f) To invoke any legal, equitable or special procedures for the8-34
enforcement of his orders or the enforcement of the provisions of NRS8-35
210.010 to 210.290, inclusive.8-36
(g) To submit a biennial report before September 1 of each even-8-37
numbered year covering the biennium ending June 30 of such year to the8-38
deputy administrator of the condition, operation and functioning of the8-39
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(h) To keep the public informed in regard to the activities and operation8-41
of the8-42
acquaint the public with juvenile correctional problems.9-1
(i) To designate a person or persons to classify and assign juveniles to9-2
programs in the9-3
made on the following basis:9-4
(1) As soon as practicable after an individual is received, and in any9-5
case no later than the expiration of the first 30 days, his file9-6
studied and he9-7
the program of education, employment, training, treatment, care and9-8
custody appropriate for him. A record of such program assignment9-9
must be made and9-10
member9-11
counselor.9-12
(2) The program assignment9-13
every 3 months and the individual9-14
deemed desirable or if he so requests. After review, such changes in his9-15
program of education, employment, training, treatment, care and custody9-16
may be made as are considered necessary or desirable and a record thereof9-17
made a part of the file. If the individual requests a change in his program9-18
and such request is denied, the basis for denial9-19
and a written statement thereof9-20
(3) The basic objective of the program assignment is to change the9-21
behavior, attitude and thinking of the individual so that he can once again9-22
function freely in his normal environment.9-23
Sec. 18. NRS 210.075 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.075 The9-25
approval of the administrator, enter into contracts with colleges,9-26
universities and other organizations for the purposes of research in the field9-27
of delinquency and crime prevention, for training special workers,9-28
including teachers, probation and parole officers, social workers and9-29
others, whether volunteers or not, or whether they are on a part-time or9-30
full-time basis, engaged in the fields of education, recreation, mental9-31
hygiene and the treatment and prevention of delinquency.9-32
Sec. 19. NRS 210.080 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.080 1.9-34
technical, clerical and operational staff as the execution of his duties, the9-35
care of the9-36
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2.9-38
employees for their services as athletic coaches in addition to their regular9-39
duties and responsibilities.9-40
Sec. 20. NRS 210.085 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.085 1. If9-42
desirable that any employee reside at10-1
granted to such person or charges for services rendered to such person10-2
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2. The administrator shall submit to the director, for transmission to10-4
each regular session of the legislature, a report of the existing charges and10-5
perquisites.10-6
Sec. 21. NRS 210.090 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.090 1.10-8
instruction to be organized for the10-9
center, with programs of study corresponding so far as practicable with10-10
programs of study given in the elementary and high schools of the state.10-11
2.10-12
teaching of various trades, and he may purchase the supplies and10-13
equipment necessary for the teaching of such programs of study.10-14
3. If deemed practicable, and with the concurrence of the board of10-15
trustees of the10-16
school district of the county in which the center is located, residents of a10-17
center may be enrolled for instruction in the county school district system,10-18
and the superintendent of the10-19
school district shall provide transportation for the10-20
public schools.10-21
4.10-22
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during the summer vacation months and for other periods which he deems10-24
proper for the full utilization of the10-25
capacities10-26
compelled to accept private employment against their desires. For the10-27
purposes of this section, the amounts paid to the10-28
the working conditions under which they are employed must be10-29
determined by the superintendent and the employer, and any amounts paid10-30
must, at the discretion of the superintendent, be paid in whole or in part to10-31
the10-32
for in NRS 210.160.10-33
5. The ultimate purpose of all such instruction, training, employment10-34
and industries is to qualify10-35
employment, and to enable them to lead useful lives after their release10-36
from the institution.10-37
6. The superintendent may apply for and receive money from the10-38
Federal Government to treat and train10-39
Sec. 22. NRS 210.100 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.10010-41
carrying out the provisions of Title 34 of NRS as regards10-42
center.10-43
Sec. 23. NRS 210.130 is hereby amended to read as follows:11-1
210.130 1. Funds to carry out the provisions of NRS 210.010 to11-2
210.290, inclusive,11-3
from the general fund, and11-4
claims against the state are paid.11-5
2. All claims11-6
they are paid.11-7
Sec. 24. NRS 210.140 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.140 Gifts of money11-9
to accept must be deposited in the state treasury for credit to the11-10
11-11
resources’ gift fund. The money in the account must be used for11-12
center purposes only and expended in accordance with the terms of the11-13
gift. All claims must be approved by the superintendent of the center11-14
before they are paid.11-15
Sec. 25. NRS 210.150 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.15011-17
grain, produce, livestock, and such other farm supplies and equipment as11-18
may be necessary from time to time. Money obtained from the sale of11-19
those items must be deposited in the state treasury for credit to the account11-20
for the farm of the11-21
The account is a continuing account without reversion, and must be11-22
expended for supplies and equipment needed by the11-23
accordance with the provisions of the State Budget Act. The money in the11-24
account must be paid out on claims as other claims against the state are11-25
paid. All claims must be approved by11-26
are paid.11-27
pertaining to the account.11-28
Sec. 26. NRS 210.160 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.160 1.11-30
valuables of11-31
and shall deposit any such money in a trust fund which he shall establish in11-32
a bank or savings and loan association qualified to receive deposits of11-33
public money. He shall keep a full account of any such money and11-34
valuables, and shall submit reports to the administrator relative to them as11-35
may be required from time to time.11-36
2.11-37
check issued by11-38
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date the check was issued. Each check so issued must be stamped "void11-40
after 1 year from date of issue."11-41
Sec. 27. NRS 210.170 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.170 1.11-43
deputy administrator, may establish12-1
or store for the benefit and use of the12-2
practicable, sales of supplies and materials to the12-3
be at cost. The superintendent shall keep, or cause to be kept, a record of12-4
all transactions of the commissary.12-5
2.12-6
for each center, and must be used to purchase supplies and materials for12-7
resale to the12-8
residents, and for other incidentals as may be deemed necessary by the12-9
superintendent12-10
repaid wherever possible.12-11
3.12-12
fund in insured banks or in insured savings and loan associations and12-13
maintain a small sum as petty cash at the commissary.12-14
Sec. 28. NRS 210.180 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.180 1. A court may commit to12-16
administrator may place in the12-17
ages of 12 and 18 years who is found to be delinquent. Before any person12-18
is conveyed to12-19
determine whether adequate facilities are available to provide the12-20
necessary care to the person. The superintendent shall fix the time at which12-21
the person must be delivered to the12-22
shall accept the person unless:12-23
(a) There are not adequate facilities available to provide the necessary12-24
care;12-25
(b) There is not adequate money available for the support of the12-26
12-27
(c) In the opinion of the superintendent, the person is not suitable for12-28
admission to the12-29
2. The court may order, when committing a person to the care, custody12-30
and control of12-31
maintenance be paid in whole or in part by his parents, guardian or other12-32
person liable for his support and maintenance. Such payments must be paid12-33
to the administrator, who shall immediately deposit the money with the12-34
state treasurer for credit to a separate account in the state general fund for12-35
expenditure by the administrator to carry out the powers and duties of the12-36
administrator and the division of child and family services of the12-37
department of human resources.12-38
3. The court shall order, before commitment, that the person be given12-39
a physical examination, which includes a blood test, test for tuberculosis,12-40
urinalysis and an examination for venereal disease, by a physician. The12-41
physician shall, within 5 days after the examination, make a written report12-42
of the results thereof to the clerk of the juvenile court, if there is one, and12-43
otherwise to the county clerk of the county wherein the commitment was13-1
ordered. Upon receipt of the written report, the county auditor shall allow a13-2
claim for payment to the physician for the examination. The clerk of the13-3
juvenile court or the county clerk, as the case may be, shall immediately13-4
forward a copy of the written report to the superintendent13-5
in which the person is being committed or placed.13-6
Sec. 29. NRS 210.185 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.185 The committing court shall send to the superintendent of the13-8
center in which the person is being committed a summary of all the facts13-9
in the possession of the court concerning the history of the person13-10
committed.13-11
Sec. 30. NRS 210.187 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.187 If any person committed to or otherwise placed in13-13
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placement or after becoming13-15
person to be retained in the13-16
incapable of reformation under the discipline of the13-17
render his detention detrimental to the interests of the13-18
superintendent may report that fact to the administrator, who shall13-19
recommend a suitable alternative to the committing court.13-20
Sec. 31. NRS 210.189 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.189 1. The committing court may change, modify or set aside13-22
the order of commitment. Ten days’ written notice of the hearing of the13-23
application therefor13-24
the center in which the person was committed, by registered mail, postage13-25
prepaid.13-26
2. In changing, modifying or setting aside such order, the court shall13-27
give due consideration to the effect thereof upon the discipline and13-28
program of the13-29
Sec. 32. NRS 210.190 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.190 No person or persons employed, elected or appointed to any13-31
position of honor or profit at13-32
appointed as guardian of the person or estate of a person who is or ever has13-33
been13-34
13-35
13-36
Sec. 33. NRS 210.210 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.21013-38
physician attending13-39
any necessary medical, surgical or dental service.13-40
Sec. 34. NRS 210.220 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.220 1.13-42
the purposes of securing a satisfactory classification and segregation of13-43
14-1
responsiveness to control and responsibility, for reducing the necessity of14-2
extending existing grounds and housing facilities, and to provide adequate14-3
opportunity for reform and encouragement of self-discipline.14-4
2.14-5
labor on the buildings and grounds thereof, to perform fire prevention14-6
work, including the building of firebreaks and fire trails, fire suppression14-7
and the making of forest roads for fire prevention or fire fighting, and the14-8
forestation and reforestation of public lands, and other projects prescribed14-9
by the superintendent14-10
Sec. 35. NRS 210.230 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.230 The14-12
of the administrator, may enter into contracts with the Federal14-13
Government, state officials and various state agencies and departments, for14-14
the purposes of carrying out the provisions of NRS 210.220.14-15
Sec. 36. NRS 210.240 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.240 1. When14-17
according to regulations established for that purpose and parole will be to14-18
his advantage, the superintendent of the center at which he is a resident14-19
may grant parole after consultation with the chief of the youth parole14-20
bureau.14-21
2. The date of14-22
set by agreement of the superintendent and the chief , but must not be later14-23
than 30 days after the superintendent has given the chief a notice of intent14-24
to parole. Upon a parole, the person paroled is under the supervision of the14-25
chief.14-26
3. Whenever14-27
the chief, that it is in the best interest of14-28
permitted a furlough from the14-29
treatment, the superintendent may grant the furlough for a period of not14-30
more than 90 days. While14-31
such a furlough, he is under the supervision of the chief.14-32
Sec. 37. NRS 210.250 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.250 1. The chief of the youth parole bureau may petition the14-34
committing court requesting that the parole of a person paroled from14-35
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2. Pending a hearing, the committing court may order:14-37
(a) The return of the parolee to the14-38
(b) If approved by the local juvenile facility, that the parolee be held in14-39
the local juvenile facility.14-40
3. The youth parole bureau shall pay all actual and reasonably14-41
necessary costs for the confinement of a parolee in the local juvenile14-42
facility.15-1
4. If requested, the committing court shall allow the parolee and the15-2
division of child and family services of the department of human15-3
resources reasonable time to prepare for the hearing.15-4
5. The required hearing may be conducted by a judge or master of the15-5
committing court, who shall render a decision within 10 days after the15-6
conclusion of the hearing.15-7
Sec. 38. NRS 210.260 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.260 1. The written order of15-9
arrest warrant for any peace officer to return any person who has escaped15-10
from the15-11
2. All peace officers shall execute such orders in the same manner as15-12
provided for the execution of criminal process.15-13
Sec. 39. NRS 210.280 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.280 A person who knowingly permits or aids15-15
resident to escape from15-16
15-17
elude pursuit, shall be punished:15-18
1. Where a dangerous weapon is used by the person to facilitate the15-19
escape or attempted escape, for a category B felony by imprisonment in15-20
the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum15-21
term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not15-22
more than $5,000.15-23
2. Where no dangerous weapon is used, for a gross misdemeanor.15-24
Sec. 40. NRS 210.285 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.285 Upon the escape of15-26
from a center, the superintendent of the center shall notify the appropriate15-27
law enforcement agency of the escape and immediately thereafter notify15-28
the public. The notice to the public must include a description of the15-29
15-30
upon the apprehension of the15-31
Sec. 41. NRS 210.290 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.29015-33
center upon reaching the age of 18 years and15-34
upon reaching the age of 20 years.15-35
Sec. 42. NRS 210.735 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.735 The chief of the youth parole bureau may15-37
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functions of the bureau.15-39
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Sec. 43. NRS 210.740 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.740 The chief of the youth parole bureau shall:16-7
1. Supervise all persons released on parole from16-8
16-9
other states for juvenile parole in Nevada pursuant to the interstate16-10
compact.16-11
2. Furnish to each person so paroled a written statement of the16-12
conditions of the parole and instructions regarding those conditions.16-13
3. Keep himself informed concerning the conduct and condition of all16-14
persons under his supervision.16-15
4. Coordinate his functions with those of the superintendents of the16-16
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Sec. 44. NRS 210.750 is hereby amended to read as follows: 210.750 1. Each person who is paroled from16-19
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reputable home and in either an educational or work program or both. The16-21
chief of the youth parole bureau may pay the expenses incurred in16-22
providing alternative placements for residential programs and for16-23
structured nonresidential programs from money appropriated to the bureau16-24
for that purpose.16-25
2. The chief may accept money of parolees for safekeeping pending16-26
their discharges from parole. The chief must deposit the money in federally16-27
insured accounts in banks or savings and loan associations. He shall keep16-28
or cause to be kept a fair and full account of the money, and shall submit16-29
such reports concerning the accounts to the deputy administrator16-30
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3. When any person so paroled has proven his ability to make an16-33
acceptable adjustment outside16-34
is no longer amenable to treatment as a juvenile, the chief shall apply to the16-35
committing court for a dismissal of all proceedings and accusations16-36
pending against the person.16-37
4. Before the chief recommends that the committing court revoke a16-38
person’s parole, he shall ascertain from the superintendent of the16-39
appropriate center whether adequate facilities remain available at the16-40
center to provide the necessary care for the person. If the superintendent16-41
advises that there are not such facilities available, that there is not enough16-42
money available for support of the person at the center or that the person is16-43
not suitable for admission to the center, the chief shall report that fact to17-1
the deputy administrator ,17-2
who shall recommend a suitable alternative to the court.17-3
Sec. 45. NRS 277.065 is hereby amended to read as follows: 277.065 1. Within the limits of legislative appropriations, the17-5
department of education, the county school districts of the various counties17-6
of the state, and17-7
17-8
department of human resources may enter into cooperative arrangements17-9
for improving the quality of the academic and occupational education17-10
provided at the Nevada youth training center and Caliente youth center.17-11
2. This authorization includes the right to pay over money17-12
appropriated to the Nevada youth training center or Caliente youth center17-13
to the department of education or to a county school district when17-14
necessary to accomplish the purpose of this section.17-15
Sec. 46. NRS 289.200 is hereby amended to read as follows: 289.200 Officers and employees of the:17-17
1. Nevada youth training center have the powers of a peace officer so17-18
far as necessary to arrest17-19
center.17-20
2. Caliente youth center have the powers of a peace officer so far as17-21
necessary to arrest17-22
Sec. 47. NRS 388.550 is hereby amended to read as follows: 388.550 1. With the approval of the juvenile court and the board of17-24
county commissioners, the board of trustees of a school district may17-25
employ necessary legally qualified teachers for the instruction of children17-26
detained in:17-27
(a) A detention home or alternative program maintained by the county17-28
pursuant to the provisions of NRS 62.180.17-29
(b) A juvenile forestry camp established by the county pursuant to the17-30
provisions of NRS 244.297.17-31
(c) A17-32
state pursuant to the provisions of chapter 210 of NRS.17-33
2. As used in this section, "juvenile court" means:17-34
(a) In any judicial district that includes a county whose population is17-35
100,000 or more, the family division of the district court; or17-36
(b) In any other judicial district, the juvenile division of the district17-37
court.17-38
Sec. 48. NRS 423.050 is hereby amended to read as follows: 423.050 1. The administrator shall appoint, with the approval of17-40
the director, a superintendent of the northern Nevada children’s home17-41
and a superintendent of the southern Nevada children’s home. The17-42
superintendents are in the classified service of the state.18-1
2. The superintendents shall be selected on the basis of training,18-2
experience, capacity and interest in child welfare.18-3
Sec. 49. Chapter 432A of NRS is hereby amended by adding thereto18-4
the provisions set forth as sections 50 and 51 of this act.18-5
Sec. 50. "Administrator" means the administrator of the division.18-6
Sec. 51. "Division" means the division of child and family services18-7
of the department of human resources.18-8
Sec. 52. NRS 432A.020 is hereby amended to read as follows: 432A.020 As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise18-10
requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 432A.021 to 432A.028,18-11
inclusive, and sections 50 and 51 of this act have the meanings ascribed to18-12
them in those sections.18-13
Sec. 53. NRS 432A.040 is hereby amended to read as follows: 432A.040 The18-15
1. Serve as a clearinghouse for information relating to child care.18-16
2. Assist the director in all matters pertaining to child care services and18-17
programs.18-18
3. Develop plans and conduct and arrange for research and18-19
demonstration programs in the field of child care.18-20
4. Provide technical assistance and consultation to political18-21
subdivisions with respect to programs for child care.18-22
5. Prepare, publish and disseminate educational materials dealing with18-23
child care.18-24
6. Gather statistics in the field of child care which other federal and18-25
state agencies are not collecting.18-26
7. Stimulate more effective use of existing resources and available18-27
services for child care.18-28
Sec. 54. NRS 432A.070 is hereby amended to read as follows: 432A.070 1. The18-30
(a) Establish appropriate administrative units within the18-31
division to carry out the purposes of this chapter;18-32
(b) Appoint such personnel and prescribe their duties as he deems18-33
necessary for the proper and efficient performance of the functions of the18-34
18-35
(c) Prepare and submit to the governor, through the director, before18-36
September 1 of each even-numbered year for the biennium ending June 3018-37
of that year, reports of activities and expenditures and estimates of sums18-38
required to carry out the purposes of this chapter;18-39
(d) Make certification for disbursement of money available for carrying18-40
out the purposes of this chapter; and18-41
(e) Take such other action as may be necessary or appropriate for18-42
cooperation with public and private agencies and otherwise to carry out the18-43
purposes of this chapter.19-1
2. The19-2
of the19-3
to carry out the purposes of this chapter.19-4
Sec. 55. NRS 432A.090 is hereby amended to read as follows: 432A.090 The19-6
and programs relating to child care and may comply with such other19-7
requirements as may be necessary to obtain federal money. In developing19-8
and revising the state plan, the19-9
other things, the amount of money available from the Federal Government19-10
and the conditions attached to the acceptance of such money, and the19-11
limitations of legislative appropriations for services and programs relating19-12
to child care.19-13
Sec. 56. NRS 210.400, 210.405, 210.450, 210.460, 210.470, 210.480,19-14
210.490, 210.500, 210.510, 210.520, 210.530, 210.535, 210.540, 210.550,19-15
210.560, 210.570, 210.580, 210.590, 210.610, 210.615, 210.620, 210.630,19-16
210.640, 210.660, 210.670, 210.680, 210.690, 210.710, 210.713, 210.715,19-17
210.730, 232.450, 432A.022, 432A.023 and 432A.060 are hereby19-18
repealed.
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LEADLINES OF REPEALED SECTIONS210.400 Definitions. 210.405 Administration. 210.450 Residence. 210.460 Perquisites. 210.470 Qualifications; procedure for recruitment. 210.480 Powers and duties. 210.490 Power to contract with university or organization for
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research or training. 210.500 Appointment of staff of school; designation of deputies. 210.510 Employees residing at school; perquisites at discretion of19-30
administrator; report to legislature. 210.520 Organization of department of instruction; programs of19-32
study; enrollment of inmates in public schools; employment of19-33
inmates. 210.530 Duties of superintendent concerning provisions of Title19-35
34 of NRS. 210.535 Director to administer program to educate inmates in19-37
problems of alcohol and drug abuse. 210.540 General provisions. 210.550 Caliente youth center’s gift account.20-1
210.560 Money and valuables of inmate; disposition of uncashed20-2
check issued by school to inmate. 210.570 Inmates’ commissary; Caliente youth center commissary20-4
fund. 210.580 Commitment of delinquents; physical examination;20-6
expenses of support and maintenance. 210.590 Presence of female attendant required when dealing with20-8
female minors committed to school. 210.610 Committing court to transmit summary of case history to20-10
superintendent. 210.615 Transfer of inmate of Nevada youth training center. 210.620 Administrator to report to committing court inmates20-13
who appear improper for retention by school and recommend20-14
alternatives. 210.630 Order of commitment: Modification; setting aside;20-16
service of notice on superintendent. 210.640 Officers and employees prohibited from serving as20-18
guardian of person or estate of inmate. 210.660 Medical, surgical and dental services. 210.670 Parole of inmates; temporary furlough. 210.680 Suspension, modification or revocation of parole by20-22
committing court. 210.690 Written order of superintendent constitutes warrant for20-24
arrest. 210.710 Penalty for aiding or concealing escape of inmate. 210.713 Required notice upon escape and apprehension of20-27
inmate. 210.715 Discharge. 210.730 "Youth parole bureau" defined. 232.450 Division of child and family services: Classifications of20-31
chiefs of bureaus. 432A.022 "Bureau" defined. 432A.023 "Chief" defined. 432A.060 Chief: Appointment; qualifications.~