Persons to be served with notice; manner of service; hearing on petition.

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1. A copy of the notice issued pursuant to NRS 129.100, together with a copy of the petition, must be served upon:

(a) The parents or legal guardian of the minor or, if the parents or legal guardian cannot be found, the nearest known relative of the minor residing within this State, if any;

(b) The legal custodian of the minor, if any;

(c) The appropriate probation officer or parole officer for his or her review and recommendation if the minor is subject to the jurisdiction of the court pursuant to title 5 of NRS; and

(d) The district attorney of the county in which the matter is to be heard.

2. Service of the notice and petition may be made in any manner permitted by N.R.C.P. 4. Return of service must be made as provided by that rule. Evidence must be presented to the court if addresses of those required to be served are unknown or for any other reason notice cannot be given.

3. The court shall hold a hearing on all petitions filed pursuant to NRS 129.080 to 129.140, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1279; A 2003, 1117)


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