62G.210 - Establishment; powers and duties; appointment of director. - Nevada Statutes

62G.210  Establishment; powers and duties; appointment of director.

      1.  The board of county commissioners may establish by ordinance a department of juvenile justice services.

      2.  The department of juvenile justice services:

      (a) Shall administer the provisions of services relating to the delinquency and the abuse and neglect of children with respect to matters arising pursuant to the provisions of this title; and

      (b) May carry out programs relating to the prevention of juvenile delinquency.

      3.  The board of county commissioners may appoint a director of the department of juvenile justice services. The director serves at the pleasure of the board.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 1042)