Considerations for court in issuing or renewing order.

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In determining pursuant to NRS 432B.6076 and 432B.608 whether to issue or renew an order for the admission of a child who is in the custody of an agency which provides child welfare services to a facility, the court shall consider:

1. The reports of any examinations or evaluations of a child by any psychologist, psychiatrist or other physician;

2. Any information concerning the child provided to the court by a licensed clinical social worker or other professional or any adult caretaker who is knowledgeable about the child or a guardian ad litem appointed for the child pursuant to NRS 432B.500;

3. The wishes of the child concerning care, treatment and training and placement in a facility;

4. The best interests of the child, including, without limitation, whether the court believes the child might experience any psychological trauma from court-ordered admission;

5. Any alternative care, treatment or training options; and

6. Any other information the court deems relevant concerning the child.

(Added to NRS by 2005, 1320)


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