63.420 - Physical examination of child before commitment; report; payment of costs. - Nevada Statutes

63.420  Physical examination of child before commitment; report; payment of costs.

      1.  Before a child is committed to a facility, the juvenile court shall order that a physician conduct a physical examination of the child, which includes a blood test, test for tuberculosis, urinalysis and an examination for venereal disease.

      2.  Not later than 5 days after the date on which the physical examination is conducted, the physician shall make a written report of the results of the physical examination to the clerk of the court.

      3.  Upon receipt of the written report:

      (a) The clerk of the court shall immediately forward a copy of the written report to the superintendent of the facility; and

      (b) The county auditor shall allow a claim for payment to the physician for the physical examination.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 1101)