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

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

      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)