NRS62E.110. Placement of child in home; commitment of child to institution or facility.

      1.  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the juvenile court may:

      (a) Place a child in the custody of a suitable person for supervision in the child’s own home or in another home; or

      (b) Commit the child to the custody of a public or private institution or agency authorized to care for children.

      2.  If the juvenile court places the child under supervision in a home:

      (a) The juvenile court may impose such conditions as the juvenile court deems proper; and

      (b) The program of supervision in the home may include electronic surveillance of the child.

      3.  If the juvenile court commits the child to the custody of a public or private institution or agency, the juvenile court shall select one that is required to be licensed by:

      (a) The Department of Health and Human Services to care for such children; or

      (b) If the institution or agency is in another state, the analogous department of that state.

      (Added to NRS by 2003, 1062)