NRS
432B.020 “Abuse or neglect of a child” defined.
1. “Abuse or neglect of a child” means,
except as otherwise provided in subsection 2:
(a) Physical or mental injury of a nonaccidental
nature;
(b) Sexual abuse or sexual exploitation; or
(c) Negligent treatment or maltreatment as set
forth in NRS 432B.140,
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caused or allowed by a person responsible for the welfare of the child under
circumstances which indicate that the child’s health or welfare is harmed or
threatened with harm.
2. A child is not abused or neglected, nor
is the health or welfare of the child harmed or threatened for the sole reason
that:
(a) The parent of the child delivers the child to
a provider of emergency services pursuant to NRS 432B.630, if the parent complies with
the requirements of paragraph (a) of subsection 3 of that section;
(b) The parent or guardian of the child, in good
faith, selects and depends upon nonmedical remedial treatment for such child,
if such treatment is recognized and permitted under the laws of this State in
lieu of medical treatment. This paragraph does not limit the court in ensuring
that a child receive a medical examination and treatment pursuant to NRS 62E.280;
(c) The parent or guardian of the child seeks to
have the child admitted into a public or private mental health facility or
hospital if the behavioral health needs of the child pose a risk to the safety
and welfare of the family; or
(d) The parent or guardian of the child brings
into the home of the child a biological, foster or adoptive child whose
behavioral health needs pose a risk to the safety and welfare of the family.
3. As used in this section, “allow” means
to do nothing to prevent or stop the abuse or neglect of a child in
circumstances where the person knows or has reason to know that a child is
abused or neglected.
(Added to NRS by 1985,
1368; A 2001,
1255; 2003,
1149; 2025,
1248)
Notes of Decisions
Jason S. v. Valley Hosp. Med. Ctr., 87 P.3d 521 (Nev. 2004).
“220; NRS 432B.020; NRS 432B.140. Unless otherwise noted, the 2003 session of the Nevada Legislature made no significant changes to the statute.”
Roe v. Nevada, 621 F. Supp. 2d 1039 (D. Nev. 2007).
“” § 432B.020. This section also mandates reporting of such abuse.”
Martinez, Jr. (jesus) v. State, 558 P.3d 346 (Nev. 2024).
“508(4)(a), (d); NRS 432B.020. NRS 432B.110(1), which the information cited, defines sexual exploitation in part as "forcing, allowing or encouraging a child .”
In Re: Guardianship of B.A.A.R., 2020 NV 57 (Nev. 2020).
· cites it 8× “2203(8)(b) defines "[a]buse or neglect" for purposes of SIJ predicate findings as having "the meaning ascribed to 'abuse or neglect of a child in NRS 432B.020." And NRS 432B.020 defines that term as "[p]hysical or mental injury of a nonaccidental nature," "[s]exual abuse or…”
In re Guardianship of B.A.A.R. (Nev. 2020).
· cites it 8× “2203(8)(b) defines "[a]buse or neglect" for purposes of SIJ predicate findings as having "the meaning ascribed to 'abuse or neglect of a child in NRS 432B.020." And NRS 432B.020 defines that term as "[p]hysical or mental injury of a nonaccidental nature," "[s]exual abuse or…”
Jethva v. Clark Cty. Dep't of Fam. Serv.'s (Nev. 2017).
“" NRS 432B.020(1)(a). NAC 432B.020 defines nonaccidental as "arising from an event or effect that a person responsible for a child's welfare could reasonably be expected to foresee, regardless of whether that person did not intend to abuse or neglect a child or was ignorant of…”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.020(1) — 2 cases
In Re: Guardianship of B.A.A.R., 2020 NV 57 (Nev. 2020).
“2203(8)(b) defines "[a]buse or neglect" for purposes of SIJ predicate findings as having "the meaning ascribed to 'abuse or neglect of a child in NRS 432B.020." And NRS 432B.020 defines that term as "[p]hysical or mental injury of a nonaccidental nature," "[s]exual abuse or…”
In re Guardianship of B.A.A.R. (Nev. 2020).
“2203(8)(b) defines "[a]buse or neglect" for purposes of SIJ predicate findings as having "the meaning ascribed to 'abuse or neglect of a child in NRS 432B.020." And NRS 432B.020 defines that term as "[p]hysical or mental injury of a nonaccidental nature," "[s]exual abuse or…”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.020(1)(a) — 2 cases
Jethva v. Clark Cty. Dep't of Fam. Serv.'s (Nev. 2017).
“" NRS 432B.020(1)(a). NAC 432B.020 defines nonaccidental as "arising from an event or effect that a person responsible for a child's welfare could reasonably be expected to foresee, regardless of whether that person did not intend to abuse or neglect a child or was ignorant of…”
— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 432B.020(1)(c) — 2 cases
In Re: Guardianship of B.A.A.R., 2020 NV 57 (Nev. 2020).
“2203(8)(b) defines "[a]buse or neglect" for purposes of SIJ predicate findings as having "the meaning ascribed to 'abuse or neglect of a child in NRS 432B.020." And NRS 432B.020 defines that term as "[p]hysical or mental injury of a nonaccidental nature," "[s]exual abuse or…”
In re Guardianship of B.A.A.R. (Nev. 2020).
“2203(8)(b) defines "[a]buse or neglect" for purposes of SIJ predicate findings as having "the meaning ascribed to 'abuse or neglect of a child in NRS 432B.020." And NRS 432B.020 defines that term as "[p]hysical or mental injury of a nonaccidental nature," "[s]exual abuse or…”
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