NRS62C.320. When writ of attachment of person may issue; penalty for violation.  


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  •       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)