AB 344 — Revises provisions relating to the judiciary. (BDR 38-155)

The notice and finding of financial responsibility issuediss(a) pursuantThe toname NRSof 425.3822the mustperson include:who has physical custody of the dependent child and the name of the child for whom support is to be paid.

(a) The name of the person who has physical custody of the dependent child and the name of the child for whom support is to be paid.

(e)- A83rd statementSession of(2025) any– requirements5 the– Division will request pursuant to subparagraph (14) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 425.382, regarding a plan for the payment of support by the parent or the participation of the parent in work activities.

(h) A statement that if a response is received within the specified period, the parent is entitled to a hearing and that if a written response is not received within the specified period, the [master] judicial officer may enter a recommendation for support of a dependent child in accordance with the notice and finding of financial responsibility.

- *AB344_R1* – 6 – (m) Such other information as the Chief finds appropriate.

The statement of the monthly support required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 must be computed in accordance with theNRS guidelines425.620.es established by the Administrator pursuant to NRS3. 425.620.

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425.3826 If the paternity of the dependent child has not been legally established and a notice and finding of financial responsibility is to be served on the alleged parent, the notice must include:inc1.

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If a written response and request for hearing is not received by the office issuing the notice and finding of financial responsibility within the specified period, the [master] judicial officer may enter a recommendation for the support of a dependent childchi(a) Include in accordancethat withrecommendation:d the notice and shall:

(a) Include in that recommendation:

- *AB344_R1* – 7 – (3) The amount of arrearages owed.

(8)- A83rd statementSession that(2025) the– property7 of– the parent is subject to an attachment or other procedure for collection, including, but notnott to an limited to, withholding of wages, garnishment, liens and execution on liens.

The Chief may take action to enforce and collect upon the order of the court approving the recommendation, including arrearages, from the date of the approval of the recommendation.recommendation.ng arrearages, from 5.

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After the entry of a recommendation for the support of a dependent child by the [master] judicial officer that has been approved by the district court pursuant to NRS 425.3844, or after entry of an order for the support of a dependent child by a district court regarding which the Chief is authorized to proceed pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, the responsible parent, the person entitled to support or the enforcing authority may - *AB344_R1* – 8 – move for the amount of the child support being enforced to beberity may modified or adjusted in accordance with NRS 125B.145.

3.- 83rd Session (2025) – 8 – and the original return of service to the Chief.opy of the motion 4.

The moving party shall mail or deliver a copy of the motion and the original return of service to the Chief.

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and (b) Accrue after the moving party serves notice that a motion hashas7. been filed for modification or adjustment.

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A witness appearing pursuant to a subpoena, other than a party or an officer or employee of the Chief, is entitled to receive the fees and payment for mileage prescribed for a witness in a civil action.

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The [master] judicial officer- may83rd continueSession the(2025) hearing– to9 allow– procedures for discovery regarding any matter set forth in the affidavit.affidavit.ures for discovery 5.

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Copies of bills for testing for paternity, and for prenatal and postnatal health care of the mother and child, furnished to the adverse party at least 20 days before the hearing, are admissible in evidence to prove the amount of the charges billed and that the charges were reasonable, necessary and customary.

 The [master] judicial officer shall cooperate with courts outside of the judicial district in designating an appropriate location for the hearing, deposition or testimony.

If a party called to testify at a hearing refuses to answer a question on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, - *AB344_R1* – 10 – the [master] judicial officer may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.

13.- 83rd Session (2025) – 10 – married couple or parent and child does not apply.onship of a Sec.

The defense of immunity based on the relationship of a married couple or parent and child does not apply.

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(a) Shall, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), review thejudicial recommendationofficer.n on the record of the case before the [master.] judicial(b) officer.May, in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the district court, grant a trial de novo.

(b) May, in extraordinary circumstances as determined by the district court, grant a trial de novo.

(c) A statement of the arrearages owed pursuant to the order for support.

statement of the arrearages owed pursuant to the order for (d) A demand that the responsible parent make full payment to the enforcing authority within 14 days after the receipt or service of the notice.

- *AB344_R1* – 11 – (f) A statement of any requirements the Division will request pursuant to subparagraph (14) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of - 83rd Session (2025) – 11 – NRS 425.382 regarding a plan for the payment of support by the responsible parent or the participation of the responsible parent in work activities.

(g) A statement that if the responsible parent objects to any part of the notice of intent to enforce the order, the responsible parent must send to the office that issued the notice a written responseresponseent within 14 days after the date of receipt of service that sets forth any objections and includes a request for a hearing.

If a written response and request for hearing is not received within the specified period by the office issuing the notice, the [master] judicial officer may enter a recommendation for the support of a dependent child ininicer may enter accordance with the notice and shall include in that recommendation:

(e) A statement that the property of the parent is subject to an attachment or other procedure for collection, including, but not - *AB344_R1*83rd Session (2025) – 12 – limitedexecution to,on theliens.hholding withholding of wages, garnishment, liens and execution4. on liens.

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The finding and recommendation is effective uponupoSec. review and approval of the district court.

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Any recommendation entered pursuant to subsection 1 or 2 anddependent approvedchild byfor theall districtpurposes.t court establishes legal paternity of the dependentSec. child for all purposes.

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(a) Paternity is alleged pursuant to NRS 425.3826 and a written response denying paternity and requesting a hearing is received by the- Chief83rd withinSession the(2025) period– allowed13 in– paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 425.3824;

-the *AB344_R1*period –allowed 13in –paragraph (g) of subsection 1 (b) Any person alleges that more than one person may be the father of the child and none of the persons alleged to be the father acknowledges paternity of the child;

425.3841 Upon the motion of a party in a proceeding to establish paternity, the [master] judicial officer shall issue a recommendation for the temporary support of the dependent child pending the resolution of the proceedings if the [master] judicial officer determines that there is clear and convincing evidence that the person to whom the recommendation is issued is the father of the child.

The notice must include:inc(a) A copy of the [master’s] recommendation [;] of the judicial officer;

(a) A copy of the [master’s] recommendation [;] of the judicial officer;

- 83rd Session (2025) – 14 – (e) The notice and finding of financial responsibility if the Chief issued such a notice and finding;

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If, within 10 days after receipt of the recommendation, a noticenot(a) Not filed, the recommendation entered by the [master] judicial officer shall be deemed approved by the district court, and the clerk of objectionthe is:district court may file the recommendation pursuant to subsection 7 and judgment may be entered thereon;

(a) Not filed, the recommendation entered by the [master] judicial officer shall be deemed approved by the district court, and the clerk of the district court may file the recommendation pursuant to subsection 7 and judgment may be entered thereon;

If a recommendation entered by a [master,] judicial officer, including a recommendation establishing paternity, is deemed approved by the district court pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 3 and the recommendation modifies or adjusts a previous order for support issued by any district court in this State, that district court must be notified of the recommendation by thethe, that [master.] judicial officer.

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A district court that approves a recommendation pursuant to this section shall ensure that, before the recommendation is filed pursuant to subsection 7, the social security numbers of the parents or legal guardians of the child are provided to the enforcing authority.aut9.ritUpon the approval and filing of the recommendation as provided in subsection 7, the recommendation has the force, effect and attributes of an order or decree of the district court, including, but not limited to, enforcement by supplementary proceedings, contempt of court proceedings, writs of execution, liens and writs of garnishment.

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Upon the approval and filing of the recommendation as provided in subsection 7, the recommendation has the force, effect and attributes of an order or decree of the district court, including, but not limited to, enforcement by supplementary proceedings, contempt of court proceedings, writs of execution, liens and writs of garnishment.

425.3855 A district court that enters an order pursuant to NRS 425.382 to 425.3852, inclusive, or an order approving aaant to NRS recommendation for the support of a dependent child made by a [master] judicial officer shall ensure that the social security numbers of the parents or legal guardians of the child are provided to the enforcing authority.

If the responsible parent does not satisfy the arrearage within 20 days after the responsible parent receives the notice required by subsection 1, the Chief may, to collect the arrearage owed:

- 83rd Session (2025) – 16 – (a) Require the responsible parent to pay monthly the amount the responsible parent is required to pay pursuant to the order for support plus an additional amount to satisfy the arrearage;

or (b) Issue a notice of attachment to the financial institutions in which the assets of the responsible parent are held and attach and seize such assets as are necessary to satisfy the arrearage.arrearage.ch and 3.

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7.have received a notice 3 days after it is mailed, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to that person at the last known address of the person.

For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to have received a notice 3 days after it is mailed, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to that person at the last known address of the person.

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or (c)written Submitrequest tofor thea districthearing,attorney attorney or other public agency a written request for a hearing, - *AB344_R1* – 17 –  the district attorney or other public agency shall report the name of that person to the Department of Motor Vehicles and to the Department of Wildlife.

If the [master] judicial officer determines that the person is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children, the [master] judicial officer shall include in the notice the information set forth in 5.bseIf the [master] judicial officer determines that a person who requested a hearing pursuant to subsection 6.2 has not complied with a subpoena or warrant relating to a proceeding to determine the paternity of a child or to establish or enforce an obligation for the support of a child and the district court issues an order approving the recommendation of the [master,] judicial officer, the district attorney or other public agency shall report the name of that person to the Department of Motor Vehicles and to the Department of Wildlife.

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If the [master] judicial officer determines that a person who requested a hearing pursuant to subsection 2 has not complied with a subpoena or warrant relating to a proceeding to determine the paternity of a child or to establish or enforce an obligation for the support of a child and the district court issues an order approving the recommendation of the [master,] judicial officer, the district attorney or other public agency shall report the name of that person to the Department of Motor Vehicles and to the Department of Wildlife.

If the [master] judicial officer determines that a person who requested a hearing pursuant to subsection 2 is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children, the [master] judicial officer shall notify the person that if the person does not immediately agree to enter into a plan for the repayment of the arrearages that is approved by the district attorney or other public agency,- the83rd driver’sSession license(2025) and– motorcycle18 driver’s– license of the person and any license or permit to hunt, fish or trap issued by the Department of Wildlife to the person pursuant to chapters 502 and 503 of NRS, may be subject to suspension.

If the person does not agree to enter into such a plan and the district court issues an order approving the recommendation of the [master,] judicial officer, the district attorney or other public agency shall report the name of that - *AB344_R1* – 18 – person to the Department of Motor Vehicles and to the Department of Wildlife.

8.have received a notice 3 days after it is mailed, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to that person at the last known address of the person.

For the purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to have received a notice 3 days after it is mailed, by first-class mail, postage prepaid, to that person at the last known address of the person.

2.receives the notice required by subsection 1:s after the person (a) Comply with the subpoena or warrant;

If the person does not, within 30 days after the person receives the notice required by subsection 1:

(a) Comply with the subpoena or warrant;

or (c) Submit to the district attorney or other public agency a written request for a hearing,  the district attorney or other public agency shall request in writing that the [master] judicial officer suspend all professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits issued to that person, and any state business license issued to that - 83rd Session (2025) – 19 – person if he or she is conducting business in this State as a sole proprietor.

Before a hearing requested pursuant to subsection 2 may be held, the person requesting the hearing and a representative of the enforcing authority must meet and make a good faith effort to resolve the matter.

must meet and make a good faith effort to 4.

If the [master] judicial officer receives from a district attorney or other public agency a request to suspend the professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and - *AB344_R1* – 19 – permits issued to a person, and any state business license issued to that person if he or she is conducting business in this State as a sole proprietor, the [master] judicial officer shall enter a recommendation determining whether the person:

The [master] judicial officer shall notify the person of the recommendation of the [master] judicial officer at the conclusion of thethe6.earAs hearingused in this section, “professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits” does not include licenses and permits to hunt, fish or astrap soonissued thereafterby asthe isDepartment practicable.of Wildlife pursuant to chapters 502 and 503 of NRS.

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As used in this section, “professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits” does not include licenses and permits to hunt, fish or trap issued by the Department of Wildlife pursuant to chapters 502 and 503 of NRS.

or (b) Is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children,  and the district court issues an order approving the recommendation of the [master] judicial officer pursuant to NRS 425.3844, the court shall provide a copy of the order to the Secretary- of83rd StateSession and(2025) all– agencies20 that– issue professional, occupational or recreational licenses, certificates or permits.

A court order issued pursuant to subsection 1 must provide that if the person named in the order does not, within 30 days after the date on which the order is issued, submit to any agency that has issued a professional, occupational or recreational license, certificate or permit to that person, and to the Secretary of State if he or she conducts business in this State as a sole proprietor, a letter from the district attorney or other public agency stating that the person has complied with the subpoena or warrant or has satisfied the arrearage pursuant to NRS 425.560, the professional, occupational or - *AB344_R1* – 20 – recreational licenses issued to the person by that agency, or the state business license issued to the person to conduct business in this State as a sole proprietor by the Secretary of State, will be automatically suspended.

Such an order must not apply to a license, certificate or permit issued by the State Land Registrar if that license, certificate or permit expires less than 6 months after it is issued.iss3.d.

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As used in this section, “professional, occupational and recreational licenses, certificates and permits” does not include licenses and permits to hunt, fish or trap issued by the Department of Wildlife pursuant to chapters 502 and 503 of NRS.

the Department Sec.

(c)- One83rd memberSession who(2025) is– a21 district– court judge or [master] judicial officer from a judicial district other than the Second or Eighth Judicial District, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court;

- *AB344_R1* – 21 – (g) One member who is a district attorney in a county other than Clark or Washoe County, appointed by the governing body of the Nevada District Attorneys Association, or his or her designee;

(h) Two members who are members of the Family Law Section of the StateFamily BarLaw ofSection;ada, Nevada, appointed by the Executive Council of (i) One member who is an employee of the FamilyDivision, Lawappointed Section;by the Administrator;

(i) One member who is an employee of the Division, appointed by the Administrator;

2.may be reappointed for additional terms of 4 years in the sames manner as the original appointments.

Each appointed member serves a term of 4 years.

Members may be reappointed for additional terms of 4 years in the same manner as the original appointments.

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5.quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of thosea members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Committee.

A majority of the members of the Committee constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Committee.

If the court determines that such a transfer may be in the - *AB344_R1* – 22 – best interests of the child who is the subject of the proceedings, the court shall contact the receiving court to schedule a joint hearing.

2.the originating court shall provide each person or entity notified of the hearing an opportunity to express an opinion as to the transfer of the case:

At the joint hearing conducted pursuant to subsection 1, the originating court shall provide each person or entity notified of the hearing an opportunity to express an opinion as to the transfer of the case:

An originating court may, after conducting a joint hearing pursuant to subsection 1, transfer proceedings under this section and NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, to a receiving court and the receiving court may accept the transfer only if each court - 83rd Session (2025) – 23 – determines in accordance with subsection 5 that the transfer would be in the best interests of the child who is the subject of the proceedings.

If both courts make such a determination, the receiving court shall notify each person or entity listed in subsection 1 of that decision.

each person or 5.

- *AB344_R1* – 23 – (e) If the child is receiving any services in the jurisdiction where the originating court is located and the ability of the child to continue to receive those services in the jurisdiction where the receiving court is located;

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, if a motion is made pursuant to subsection 1 before disposition of the case pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 432B.530, any transfer of the proceedings pursuant to this section must occur after an adjudicatory hearing held pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 432B.530transfer andthe proceedings before dispositionthe adjudicatory hearing, thegree to originating court and the receiving court may elect to hold a joint hearing pursuant to subsection 1 and, if both courts determine pursuant to subsection 5 that the transfer would be in the best interests of the case.child, transfer the proceedings to the receiving court before the adjudicatory hearing.

If all parties agree to transfer the proceedings before the adjudicatory hearing, the originating court and the receiving court may elect to hold a joint hearing pursuant to subsection 1 and, if both courts determine pursuant to subsection 5 that the transfer would be in the best interests of the child, transfer the proceedings to the receiving court before the adjudicatory hearing.

If a receiving court accepts the transfer of proceedings after a joint hearing is conducted pursuant to subsection 1 and the agency which provides child welfare services in the jurisdiction of the receiving court is different from the agency which provides child welfare services in the jurisdiction of the originating court, the receiving court shall order the transfer of all responsibilities of the agency which provides child welfare services with regard to the child who is the subject of the proceedings, including, where - 83rd Session (2025) – 24 – applicable, the custody of the child, to the agency which provides child welfare services in the jurisdiction of the receiving court.

(a) “Originating court” means a court that is considering transferring proceedings under this section and NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, to a receiving court or has transferred such proceedings to a receiving court.

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A parent or other person responsible for the welfare of a child [who is alleged to have abused or neglected the child] may be represented by an attorney at [all stages of any the proceedings under NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive.] a hearing held pursuant to NRS 432B.470.

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and (b) May apply to the Secretary of the Interior for the payment of the fees and expenses of such an attorney,  as provided in the Indian Child Welfare Act.

and - *AB344_R1* – 25 – (d) A high likelihood that the appointment of counsel will cause undue delay.

If a petition alleging that a child is in need of protection is filed pursuant to NRS 432B.490, the court may appoint an attorney to represent a parent or other person responsible for the welfare of the child who not is alleged to have committed an act or omission that resulted in the child being in need of protection atatr any stage of any proceedings held pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, and section 27 of this act, if the court determines:

Each attorney, other than an attorney compensated through a program for legal aid described in NRS 19.031 and 247.305, if appointed under the provisions of subsection 1 , [or] 2, 4 or 5, is entitled to the [same] compensation and payment for expenses [from the county as provided in NRS 7.125 and 7.135] for all time reasonably spent on the proceedings and payment for all expenses reasonably incurred from the proceedings, including, without limitation, time spent and expenses incurred for preparation, hearings- and83rd meetings.Session (2025) – 26 – not less than the lowest rate paid to an attorney appointed toe represent a person charged with a [crime.] misdemeanor in the same jurisdiction.

Such compensation must be paid at a rate not less than the lowest rate paid to an attorney appointed to represent a person charged with a [crime.] misdemeanor in the same jurisdiction.

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As used in this section:

- *AB344_R1* – 26 – (c) “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” means the program established to provide temporary assistance for needy families pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.

(a) Any proceeding held pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, and section 27 of this act, other than a hearing held pursuant to subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, of NRS 432B.530 or a hearing held pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 432B.530 when the court proceeds immediately, must be open to the general public unless the judge or [master,] judicial officer, upon his or her own motion or upon the motion of another person, determines that all or part of the proceeding must be closed to the general public because such closure is in the best interests of the child who is the subject of the proceeding.

In determining whether closing all or part of the proceeding- is83rd inSession the(2025) best– interests27 of– the child who is the subject of the proceeding, the judge or [master] judicial officer must considerconsiderof and give due weight to the desires of that child.

(c) Any proceeding held pursuant to subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, of NRS 432B.530 and any proceeding held pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 432B.530 when the court proceeds immediately must be closed to the general public unless the judge or [master,] judicial officer, upon his or her own motion or upon the motion of another person, determines that all or part of the proceeding must be open to the general public because opening the proceeding in such a manner is in the best interests of the child who is the subject of the proceeding.

If the judge or [master] judicial officer determines pursuant to this paragraph that all or part of a proceeding must be open to the - *AB344_R1* – 27 – general public, the judge or [master] judicial officer must make specific findings of fact to support such a determination.

Unless the judge or [master] judicial officer determines pursuant to this paragraph that all or part of a proceeding described in this paragraph must be open to the general public, the general public must be excluded and only those persons having a direct interest in the case, as determined by the judge or [master,] judicial officer, may be admittedadm2.tedExcept toas theotherwise proceeding.provided in subsections 3 and 4 and NRS 432B.457, in each judicial district that includes a county whose population is less than 700,000:

2.(a) Any proceeding held pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, and section 27 of this act must be closed to the general public unless the judge or [master,] judicial officer, upon his or her own motion or upon the motion of another person, determines that all or part of the proceeding must be open to the general public because opening the proceeding in such a manner is - 83rd Session (2025) – 28 – in the best interests of the child who is the subject of the proceeding.

ExceptIn asdetermining otherwisewhether providedopening all or part of the proceeding is in subsectionsthe 3best andinterests 4of the child who is the subject of the proceeding, the judge or [master] judicial officer shall consider and NRSgive 432B.457,due inwei(b) eachIf the judge or [master] judicial districtofficer determines pursuant to paragraph (a) that includesall or part of a countyproceeding whosemust populationbe isopen lessto thanthe 700,000:general public, the judge or [master] judicial officer must make specific findings of fact to support such a determination.

(a) Any proceeding held pursuant to NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive, and section 27 of this act must be closed to the general public unless the judge or [master,] judicial officer, upon his or her own motion or upon the motion of another person, determines that all or part of the proceeding must be open to the general public because opening the proceeding in such a manner is in the best interests of the child who is the subject of the proceeding.

In determining whether opening all or part of the proceeding is in the best interests of the child who is the subject of the proceeding, the judge or [master] judicial officer shall consider and give due weight to the desires of that child.

(b) If the judge or [master] judicial officer determines pursuant to paragraph (a) that all or part of a proceeding must be open to the general public, the judge or [master] judicial officer must make specific findings of fact to support such a determination.

If the court determines that a child must be kept in protective custody pursuant to NRS 432B.480 or must be placed - *AB344_R1* – 28 – in temporary or permanent custody pursuant to NRS 432B.550, thethed court may, before placing the child in the temporary or permanent custody of a person, order the appointment of a special [master] judicial officer from among the members of the State Bar of Nevada to conduct a hearing to identify the person most qualified and suitable to take custody of the child in consideration of the needs of the child for temporary or permanent placement.

A court may designate a different title to a person appointed as a special judicial officer so long as the title does not include the term “master.” - 83rd Session (2025) – 29 – Sec.

If, upon the initiative of the court or a special [master] judicial officer appointed pursuant to NRS 432B.455 or the motion of a party, the court or special [master] judicial officer finds that[master] ajudicial personofficer hasshall:rest in a child, the court or special interest(a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in aand child,notified of any plan for the courttemporary or specialpermanent [master]placement judicialof officerthe shall:child and is allowed to offer recommendations regarding the plan;

(a) Except for good cause, ensure that the person is involved in and notified of any plan for the temporary or permanent placement of the child and is allowed to offer recommendations regarding the plan;

or (5) A teacher or other school official who works directly withwit(b) The person:d (1) Has a personal interest in the well-being of the child;

andor (b)(2) ThePossesses person:information that is relevant to the determination of the placement of the child.

(1) Has a personal interest in the well-being of the child;

or - *AB344_R1* – 29 – (2) Possesses information that is relevant to the determination of the placement of the child.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 30 – (a) By personal service of a written notice;

(b) Orally, with a written notice mailed to the last known address of the parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare within 24 hours after the child is placed in protective custody;cus(c) If the parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare cannot be located for personal or oral service, by mailing a written notice to the last known address of the parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare within 24 hours after the child is placed in protective custody.

or (c) If the parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare cannot be located for personal or oral service, by mailing a written notice to the last known address of the parent or other person responsible for the child’s welfare within 24 hours after the child is placed in protective custody.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person who submits a report or information to the court for consideration in a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 432B.466 to 432B.468, inclusive, or 432B.500 to 432B.590, inclusive, and section 27 of this act, shall provide a copy of the report or information, to the extent that the data or information in the report or information is available pursuant to NRS 432B.290, to each parent or guardian of the child who is the subject of the proceeding - *AB344_R1* – 30 – and to the attorney of each parent or guardian not later than 72 hours before the proceeding.

and (b) May grant a continuance of the proceeding until a later date that is agreed upon by all the parties to the proceeding if the parent or- guardian83rd orSession the(2025) attorney– of31 the– parent or guardian requests that the court grant the continuance so that the parent or guardian and the attorney of the parent or guardian may properly respond to the report or information.

(a) Permit the child to remain in the temporary or permanent custody of the parents of the child or a guardian with or without supervision by the court or a person or agency designated by thethet court, and with or without retaining jurisdiction of the case, upon such conditions as the court may prescribe;

 In carrying out this subsection, the court may, in its sole discretion and in compliance with the requirements of chapter 159A - *AB344_R1* – 31 – of NRS, consider an application for the guardianship of the child.

The court shall not deny placement of a child in the temporary or permanent custody of a person pursuant to subsection 1 solely because the person:

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(a) The parent retains the right to consent to adoption, to determine the child’s religious affiliation and to reasonable visitation,interferes unlesswith restrictedthese byrights, the court.parent may petition the court for child enforcement of the rights of the parent.

If the custodian of the child interferes with these rights, the parent may petition the court for enforcement of the rights of the parent.

(a)be Itplaced musttogether bewith presumedthe tosiblings beof in the bestchild.ests interests of the child to (b) Preference must be placedgiven togetherto withplacing the siblingschild ofin the child.following order:

(b) Preference must be given to placing the child in the following order:

- *AB344_R1* – 32 – (2) In a foster home that is licensed pursuant to chapter 424 of NRS.

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(1) The agency which provides child welfare services has made the reasonable efforts required by paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 432B.393;

ororfforts required by paragraph (a) of subsection (2) No such efforts are required in the particular case;

Any other officer of the Judicial Branch of this State, whether or not the officer is an attorney, who presides over judicial proceedings, including, but not limited to, a magistrate, court commissioner, special master , judicial officer appointed by a court or referee;

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Sec.- 83rd Session (2025) – 34 – 3.025 1.

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NRS 3.025 is hereby amended to read as follows:

3.025 1.

(a) The parties to the case are also the parties in any other pending case or were the parties in any other previously decided case assigned to a department of the family court in the judicial district;

orord to a department of the family court in the judicial (b) A child involved in the case is also involved in any other pending case or was involved in any other previously decided case assigned to a department of the family court in the judicial district, other than a case within the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to title 5 of NRS,  the Chief Judge shall assign the case to the department of the family court to which the other case is presently assigned or, if the other case has been decided, to the department of the family court that decided the other case, unless a different assignment is required by another provision of NRS, a court rule or the Revised Nevada Code of Judicial Conduct or the Chief Judge determines that a different assignment is necessary because of considerations related to the management of the caseload of the district judges within the judicial district.

If a case described in this subsection is heard initially by a [master,] judicial officer, the recommendation, report or order of the [master] judicial officer must be submitted to thetheort district judge of the department of the family court to which the case has been assigned pursuant to this subsection for consideration and decision by that district judge.

- *AB344_R1* – 34 – Sec.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 35 – (1) The procedures which govern the consideration and disposition of cases and other proceedings within the jurisdiction of the district court are applied as uniformly as practicable;

and (2) Cases and other proceedings within the jurisdiction of the districtdis(b) courtExcept areas consideredotherwise andprovided decided in asubsection timely2, manner.the Chief Judge shall establish procedures for addressing grievances that are:

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the Chief Judge shall establish procedures for addressing grievances that are:

The district court has exclusive jurisdiction to accept an application for, to consider an application for, and to issue or deny the issuance of any of the following orders when the adverse party against whom the order is sought is a child who is under 18 years of age:

- *AB344_R1* – 35 – (e) A temporary or extended order for protection against stalking, aggravated stalking or harassment pursuant to NRS 200.591.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 36 – 2.

3.in which it is alleged that a child who is the adverse party in ann order listed in subsection 1 has committed a delinquent act by violating a condition set forth in the order.

The juvenile court has exclusive jurisdiction over any action in which it is alleged that a child who is the adverse party in an order listed in subsection 1 has committed a delinquent act by violating a condition set forth in the order.

A court may designate, by rule or order, a different title for a judicial officer so long as the title does not include the term “master.”“ma9.er.As 9.used in this section, “criminal proceeding” means:

As used in this section, “criminal proceeding” means:

- *AB344_R1* – 36 – 3.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 37 – (a) Shall take testimony and establish a record;

(c) Shall make findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendationsorder;endations for the establishment and enforcement of an order;(d) May accept voluntary acknowledgments of paternity or liability for support and stipulated agreements setting the amount of support;

(d) May accept voluntary acknowledgments of paternity or liability for support and stipulated agreements setting the amount of support;

Within 10 days after receipt of the findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations, either party may file with the court and serve upon the other party written objections to the report.

- *AB344_R1*83rd –Session 37(2025) – (a)38 Require– the impartial mediation of the issues of custody and visitation and authorize the impartial mediation of any otherotherdy and nonfinancial issue deemed appropriate by the court.

(2) Minimum requirements for training in the procedural aspects of mediation and the interpersonal skills necessary to act as a mediator;media(3) A minimum period of apprenticeship for persons who have not previously acted as domestic mediators;

(3) A minimum period of apprenticeship for persons who have not previously acted as domestic mediators;

The costs of the program must be paid from the county section must be deposited in the county general fund.fund.rsuant to this 4.

All fees, gifts and grants collected pursuant to this section must be deposited in the county general fund.

4.

A district court- in83rd aSession county(2025) whose– population39 is– less than 100,000 may establish such a program in the same manner for use in that county.

- *AB344_R1* – 38 – The district courts in two or more counties whose populations are less than 100,000 may establish such a program in the same manner for use in the counties in which the courts are located.

(2) Minimum requirements for training in the procedural aspects of mediation and the interpersonal skills necessary to act as a mediator;

(g) Allow the court to refer the parties to a private mediator for assistance in resolving the issues.

parties to a private mediator for 3.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 40 – Sec.

In any county in which the appointment of [masters] judicial officers by a justice court is authorized by the board of county commissioners, the local rules of practice adopted in a justice court within the county may authorize the appointment of - *AB344_R1* – 39 – one or more [masters] judicial officers to perform certain duties that the Supreme Court has approved.

A [master] judicial officer appointed pursuant to subsection 1 must possess qualifications that are equal to or greater than the qualifications required of the justice of the peace for the township in which the [master] judicial officer is appointed as set forth in NRS 4.010.

A [master] judicial officer appointed pursuant to subsection 1 may not preside over:

or (b)5.) AnyAA preliminaryperson hearingappointed foras a gross[master] misdemeanorjudicial orofficer felony.must take and subscribe to the official oath before acting as a [master.] judicial officer.

5.

A person appointed as a [master] judicial officer must take and subscribe to the official oath before acting as a [master.] judicial officer.

A municipal court may appoint a referee or [hearing master] judicial officer to take testimony and recommend orders and a judgment in any action to determine whether a person - 83rd Session (2025) – 41 – has committed a civil infraction punishable pursuant to NRS 484A.703 to 484A.705, inclusive.

(b)recommendations Shallfor makean findingsorder ofor fact,judgment;usions conclusions of law and recommendations(c) forMay, subject to confirmation by the court, enter an order or judgment;

- *AB344_R1* – 40 – (c) May, subject to confirmation by the court, enter an order or judgment;

[In] Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, in an action to issue, dissolve, convert, modify, register or enforce a temporaryinclusive, orthe extendedcourt ordermay pursuantappoint to[a] :o NRS 33.017 to 33.100, inclusive,(a) A master to take testimony and recommend orders [.] if the courttemporary mayor appointextended [a]order :was sought by a person who is at least 18 years of age;

(a) A master to take testimony and recommend orders [.] if the temporary or extended order was sought by a person who is at least 18 years of age;

A court may, by local rule or order, designate a different title for a judicial officer appointed pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection- 83rd Session (2025) – 42 – “master.”n 1 so long as the title does not include the term “master.” Sec.

Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3 and NRS 49.305:

- *AB344_R1* – 41 – (b) No spouse can be examined, during the marriage or afterwards, without the consent of the other spouse, as to any communication made by one to the other during marriage.

(c)his Proceedingor broughther competence;ght by or on behalf of a spouse to establish his(d) Proceeding in the juvenile court or herfamily competence;court pursuant to title 5 of NRS or NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive [;] , and section 27 of this act;

(d) Proceeding in the juvenile court or family court pursuant to title 5 of NRS or NRS 432B.410 to 432B.590, inclusive [;] , and section 27 of this act;

Sec.50.1750.

50.NEvery person who has been, in good faith, served with a subpoena to attend as a witness before a court, judge, commissioner, master [.] , judicial officer appointed by a court or other person, in a case where the disobedience of the witness may be punished as a contempt, is exonerated from arrest in a civil action while going to the place of attendance, necessarily remaining there, and returning therefrom.

NRS- 50.17583rd isSession hereby(2025) amended– to43 read– as50.2251. follows:

50.175N1. Every person who has been, in good faith, served with a subpoena to attend as a witness before a court, judge, commissioner, master [.] , judicial officer appointed by a court or other person, in a case where the disobedience of the witness may be punished as a contempt, is exonerated from arrest in a civil action while going to the place of attendance, necessarily remaining there, and returning therefrom.

Sec.

51.

NRS 50.225 is hereby amended to read as follows:

50.225 1.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in this paragraph, to be paid for attending a court of the county in which the witness resides at - *AB344_R1* – 42 – the standard mileage reimbursement rate for which a deduction is allowed for the purposes of federal income tax for each mile necessarily and actually traveled from and returning to the place of residence by the shortest and most practical route.

A board of county commissioners may provide that, for each mile so traveled to attend a court of the county in which the witness resides, each witness is entitled to be paid an amount equal to the allowance for travel by private conveyance established by the State Board ofofe for Examiners for state officers and employees generally.

If the board of county commissioners so provides, each witness at any other hearing or proceeding held in that county who is a resident of that county and who is entitled to receive the fee specified in paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be paid, in addition to that fee, the per diem allowance provided for state officers and employees generally.

The- witness83rd isSession also(2025) entitled– to44 receive– the same per diem allowance provided for state officers and employees generally.

diem allowance 4.

Costs must not be allowed for more than two witnesses to the same fact or series of facts, and a party plaintiff or defendant - *AB344_R1* – 43 – must not be allowed any fees, per diem allowance, travel expenses or other reimbursement for attendance as a witness in his or her own behalf.

Witness fees, per diem allowances, travel expenses and other reimbursement must not be taxed against a county or incorporated city after a hearing to contest the determination that a person has committed a civil infraction unless the court determines, after a hearing, that the civil infraction citation was issued maliciously and without probable cause.

The term includes a [master] juvenile judicial officer who is performingper(a) anThe juvenile court delegates authority to the [master] juvenile judicial officer to perform the act onin behalfaccordance with the Constitution of the juvenileState courtof if:Nevada;

(a) The juvenile court delegates authority to the [master] juvenile judicial officer to perform the act in accordance with the Constitution of the State of Nevada;

- 83rd Session (2025) – 45 – Sec.

Sec.62B.020.

54.NRS1.

NRS 62B.020 is hereby amended to read as follows:

62B.020 1.

If a person is appointed to act as a [master of the] juvenile [court,] judicial officer, the person shall attend instruction at the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges in Reno, - *AB344_R1* – 44 – Nevada, in a course designed for the training of new judges of the juvenile court on the first occasion when such instruction is offered after the person is appointed.

If, for any reason, a [master of the] juvenile [court] judicial officer is unable to act, the juvenile court or the chief judge of the judicial district may appoint another qualified person to act temporarily as a [master of the] juvenile [court] judicial officer during the period that the [master] juvenile judicial officer who is regularlyreg5. appointed is unable to act.

5.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 46 – (d) Conduct all proceedings before the [master of the] juvenile [court] judicial officer in the same manner as a district judge conducts proceedings in a district court.

Not later than 10 days after the evidence before a [master of the] juvenile [court] judicial officer isshall closed,file with the juvenile court:e [master] juvenile judicial(a) officerAll shallpapers filerelating withto the juvenilecase; court:

(a) All papers relating to the case;

- *AB344_R1* – 45 – 4.

(a) Approve the [master’s] recommendations [,] of the juvenile judicial officer, in whole or in part, and order the recommended disposition;dis(b) Reject the [master’s] recommendations [,] of the juvenile judicial officer, in whole or in part, and order such relief as may be appropriate;

(b) Reject the [master’s] recommendations [,] of the juvenile judicial officer, in whole or in part, and order such relief as may be appropriate;

All expenses incurred in complying with the provisions of this title are a charge against the county, except for - 83rd Session (2025) – 47 – expenses that must be paid by the State of Nevada pursuant to the provisions of chapter 63 of NRS or a specific statute.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, within the limits provided by the board of county commissioners, the juvenile court shall fix the salaries, expenses and other compensation of [masters of the] juvenile [court,] judicial officers, probation officers and all employees of the juvenile court.

Any person who, during the scope of his or her employment, has regular and routine contact with juveniles who are involved in the juvenile justice system in this State, including, without limitation, any prosecuting attorney, public defender, peace officer, probation officer, juvenile correctional officer, employee of a state or local facility for the detention of children, employee of a regional facility for the treatment and rehabilitation of children or employee of a prosecuting attorney’s office or public defender’s office, shall complete, in addition to any other required training, - *AB344_R1* – 46 – training relating to implicit bias and cultural competency provided by his or her employer pursuant to the regulations adopted pursuant to subsection 3.

Unless the regulations adopted by the Division of Child and Family Services pursuant to subsection 3 provide otherwise, such training relating to implicit bias and cultural competency must be completed at least once every 2 years.years.ltural 2.

2.

and - 83rd Session (2025) – 48 – (3) The impact of trauma and adverse child experiences on the decision making and behaviors of children.

When adopting such regulations, the Division of Child and Family Services may consult with any person whose assistance the Division of Child and Family Services determines will be helpful.

The juvenile court may not refer to a [master] juvenile judicial officer any finding, determination or other act - *AB344_R1* – 47 – required to be made or performed by the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62F.320 and 62F.340.

2.officer” has the meaning ascribed to it in [Rule 53 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.] NRS 62A.210.

As used in this section, [“master”] “juvenile judicial officer” has the meaning ascribed to it in [Rule 53 of the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.] NRS 62A.210.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 49 – 3.

The court shall endeavor to resolve the issues raisedrai2.d iniAs ansoon actionas pursuantpracticable toafter thisan chapteraction byto andeclare informaltheearing. hearing.

2.existence or nonexistence of the father and child relationship has been brought, an informal hearing must be held.

As soon as practicable after an action to declare the existence or nonexistence of the father and child relationship has been brought, an informal hearing must be held.

Testimony of a physician concerning the medical circumstances of the pregnancy and the condition and characteristics of theSec. child upon birth is not privileged.

- *AB344_R1* – 48 – Sec.

Unless a party files a written objection to the result of a test at least 30 days before the hearing at which the result is to be received in evidence, the result is - 83rd Session (2025) – 50 – admissible as evidence of paternity without foundational testimony or other proof of authenticity or accuracy.

2.ordered pursuant to subsection 1, the court may presume that the a test result of the test would be adverse to the interests of that party or may enforce its order if the rights of others and the interests of justice so require.

If any party refuses to submit to or fails to appear for a test ordered pursuant to subsection 1, the court may presume that the result of the test would be adverse to the interests of that party or may enforce its order if the rights of others and the interests of justice so require.

On the basis of the information produced at the pretrial hearing, the judge, [master] judicial officer appointed by a court or referee conducting the hearing shall evaluate the probability of determining the existence or nonexistence of the father and childchildty relationship in a trial and whether a judicial declaration of the - *AB344_R1* – 49 – relationship would be in the best interest of the child.

In reviewing the obligation undertaken by the alleged father in a compromise - 83rd Session (2025) – 51 – agreement, the judge, [master] judicial officer or referee conducting the hearing shall consider the best interest of the child, discounted by the improbability, as it appears to him or her, of establishing the alleged father’s paternity or nonpaternity of the child in a trial of the action.the alleged father’s identity be kept confidential.

In the best interest of the child, the court may order that the alleged father’s identity be kept confidential.

126.143.

NRAfter an action is set for trial pursuant to NRS 126.141, the judge, [master] judicial officer appointed by a court or referee shall, upon the motion of a party, issue an order providing for the temporary support of the child pending the resolution of the trial if the judge, [master] judicial officer or referee determines that there is clear and convincing evidence that the party against whom the order is issued is the father of the child.

63.

NRS 126.143 is hereby amended to read as follows:

126.143 After an action is set for trial pursuant to NRS 126.141, the judge, [master] judicial officer appointed by a court or referee shall, upon the motion of a party, issue an order providing for the temporary support of the child pending the resolution of the - *AB344_R1* – 50 – trial if the judge, [master] judicial officer or referee determines that there is clear and convincing evidence that the party against whom the order is issued is the father of the child.

Sec.

If the child is - 83rd Session (2025) – 52 – represented by an attorney, the attorney has the same authority and rights as an attorney representing a party to the proceedings.

In any proceeding for the termination of parental rights to a child who has been placed outside of his or her home pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS, or any rehearing or appeal thereon, or any proceeding for restoring parental rights to such a child, the court shall appoint an attorney to represent the child as his or her counsel.

(a) The person has a household income that is less than 200 percentper(b) ofThe theperson federallyis designatedreceiving levelfederal signifyingassistance poverty;through federal programs, including, without limitation, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or disability insurance benefits under the federal Social Security Act;

(b) The person is receiving federal assistance through federal programs, including, without limitation, Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance or disability insurance benefits under the federal Social Security Act;

or - *AB344_R1* – 51 – (d) Hiring counsel would pose a financial hardship to the person or his or her child or hinder the ability of the person to obtain services to facilitate reunification with his or her child.

(b) “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance” means the program established to provide persons of low income with an opportunity to- purchase83rd aSession more(2025) nutritious– diet53 pursuant– to the Food Stamp Act of 1977, 7 U.S.C.

the Food Stamp Act (c) “Temporary Assistance for Needy Families” means the program established to provide temporary assistance for needy families pursuant to Title IV of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C.

The district court and, within the limitations of authority granted pursuant to NRS 3.405, 125.005 or 425.381 to 425.3852, inclusive, a [master] judicial officer or referee appointed pursuant to any of those sections, are the tribunals of this State.State.ed 2.

2.

159A.061either 1.parent, if qualified and suitable, are preferred over all others for appointment as guardian for the person or estate or person and estate of the proposed protected minor.

The parentsappointment of a proposedparent protectedas minor,guardian orfor eitherthe parent,person ifor qualifiedestate andof suitable,a areproposed preferredprotected overminor allmust othersnot forconflict appointmentwith asa guardianvalid order for thecustody person or estate or person and estate of the proposed protected minor.

The appointment of a parent - *AB344_R1* – 52 – as guardian for the person or estate of a proposed protected minor must not conflict with a valid order for custody of the proposed protected minor.

Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if a parent of a proposed protected minor files a petition seeking appointment as guardian- for83rd theSession proposed(2025) protected– minor,54 the– parent is presumed to be suitable to serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor.minor.to 3.

3.

(c) Whether the parents, parent or other person has engaged in the habitual use of alcohol or any controlled substance during the previous 6 months, except the use of cannabis in accordance with the(d) Whether the provisionsparents, parent or other person has been convicted of chaptera 678Ccrime of NRS;moral turpitude, a crime involving domestic violence or a crime involving the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of a child, his or her spouse, his or her parent or any other adult;

(d) Whether the parents, parent or other person has been convicted of a crime of moral turpitude, a crime involving domestic violence or a crime involving the abuse, neglect, exploitation, isolation or abandonment of a child, his or her spouse, his or her parent or any other adult;

(a) The parent is unable to provide for any or all of the basic needs of the proposed protected minor, including, without limitation:limitat(1) Food;

(1) Food;

- *AB344_R1* – 53 – (b) Because of action or inaction, the parent poses a significant safety risk of either physical or emotional danger to the proposed protected minor;

or (c)- The83rd proposedSession protected(2025) minor– has55 not– been in the care, custody and control of the parent for the 6 months immediately preceding the filing of the petition.

(b) Any request made by the proposed protected minor, if he or she is 14 years of age or older, for the appointment of a person as gua(c) The relationship by blood or adoption of the proposed guardian forto the proposed protected minor.

(c) The relationship by blood or adoption of the proposed guardian to the proposed protected minor.

- *AB344_R1* – 54 – 8.

Notwithstanding the presumption set forth in subsection 4, in the event of competing petitions for the appointment of - 83rd Session (2025) – 56 – guardianship of a proposed protected minor, any finding of unsuitability of a parent of the proposed protected minor must be found by clear and convincing evidence after a hearing on the merits or an evidentiary hearing.

9.or estate of a proposed protected minor and who should behe person appointed, the court must always act in the best interests of the proposed protected minor.

In determining whether to appoint a guardian of the person or estate of a proposed protected minor and who should be appointed, the court must always act in the best interests of the proposed protected minor.

If the court determines that a minor may be in need of a guardian, the court may order the appointment of a [master of the court] judicial officer or a special [master] judicial officer from among the members of the State Bar of Nevada to conduct a hearing to identify the person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian for the proposed protected minor.

A court may designate, by rule or order, a different title to a person appointed as a judicial officer or special judicial officer so long as the title does not include the term “master.” - *AB344_R1*83rd Session (2025) – 5557 – Sec.follows:71.

71.NRS 159A.0617 is hereby amended to read as 159A.0617 If the court or a [master of the court] judicial officer or special [master appointed pursuant to NRS 159A.0615] judicial officer finds that a parent or other relative, teacher, friend or neighbor of a proposed protected minor or any other interested person:

NRS 159A.0617 is hereby amended to read as follows:

159A.0617 If the court or a [master of the court] judicial officer or special [master appointed pursuant to NRS 159A.0615] judicial officer finds that a parent or other relative, teacher, friend or neighbor of a proposed protected minor or any other interested person:

200.471(a) 1.“Assault” means:ed in this section:

As used in this section:

(a) “Assault” means:

(2) A person employed in a full-time salaried occupation of fire fightingfi(3) forA themember benefitof ora safetyvolunteer offire thedepartment;ic; public;

(3) A member of a volunteer fire department;

(6) A justice of the Supreme Court, judge of the Court of Appeals, district judge, justice of the peace, municipal judge, magistrate, court commissioner, master , judicial officer appointed by- a83rd courtSession or(2025) referee,– including58 a– personcapacity listed in this subparagraph;rson acting pro tempore in a capacity(7) listedAn inemployee of this subparagraph;State or a political subdivision of this State whose official duties require the employee to make home visits;

- *AB344_R1* – 56 – (7) An employee of this State or a political subdivision of this State whose official duties require the employee to make home visits;

and (III) Wear identification, clothing or a uniform that identifies the employee or volunteer as working or volunteering for the fire-fighting agency;

(1) A physician, a medical student, a perfusionist, an anesthesiologist assistant or a physician assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS, a practitioner of respiratory care, a homeopathic physician, an advanced practitioner of homeopathy, a homeopathic assistant, an osteopathic physician, a physician assistant or anesthesiologist assistant licensed pursuant to chapter 633 of NRS, a podiatric physician, a podiatry hygienist, a physical therapist, a medical laboratory technician, an optometrist, a chiropractic physician, a chiropractic assistant, a naprapath, a doctor of Oriental medicine, a nurse, a student nurse, a certified nursing assistant, a nursing assistant trainee, a medication aide - certified, a person who provides health care services in the home for compensation, a dentist, a dental student, a dental hygienist, a dental hygienist student, an expanded function dental assistant, an expanded- function83rd dentalSession assistant(2025) student,– a59 pharmacist,– a pharmacy student, an intern pharmacist, an attendant on anana ambulance or air ambulance, a psychologist, a social worker, a marriage and family therapist, a marriage and family therapist - *AB344_R1* – 57 – intern, a clinical professional counselor, a clinical professional counselor intern, a behavior analyst, an assistant behavior analyst, a registered behavior technician, a mental health technician, a licensed dietitian, the holder of a license or a limited license issued under the provisions of chapter 653 of NRS, a public safety officer at a health care facility, an emergency medical technician, an advanced emergency medical technician, a paramedic or a participant in a program of training to provide emergency medical services;

and (III) Wears identification, clothing or a uniform that identifiesfacility.s the person as an employee or volunteer of the health care facility.(f) “School employee” means a licensed or unlicensed person employed by a board of trustees of a school district pursuant to NRS 391.100 or 391.281.

(f) “School employee” means a licensed or unlicensed person employed by a board of trustees of a school district pursuant to NRS 391.100 or 391.281.

(1) Interact with the public;

(b)- If83rd theSession assault(2025) is– made60 with– the use of a deadly weapon or the present ability to use a deadly weapon, for a category B felony bybyhe imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.

- *AB344_R1* – 58 – (c) If paragraph (d) does not apply to the circumstances of the crime and if the assault:

and (2) The person charged knew or should have known that the victim was an officer, a provider of health care, a school employee, a taxicab driver, a transit operator, a utility worker or a sportssportse, official,  for a gross misdemeanor, unless the assault is made with the use of a deadly weapon or the present ability to use a deadly weapon, then for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.

(II) A provider of health care while the provider of health care is performing his or her duty or is on the premises where he or she performs that duty;

orher duty or is on the premises where he or (III) A sports official based on the performance of his or her duties at a sporting event;

and (2) The probationer, prisoner or parolee charged knew or should have known that the victim was an officer, a provider of health care, a school employee, a taxicab driver, a transit operator, a utility worker or a sports official,  for a category D felony as provided in NRS 193.130, unless the assault is made with the use of a deadly weapon or the present ability- to83rd useSession a(2025) deadly– weapon,61 then– for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, or by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by both fine and imprisonment.

- *AB344_R1* – 59 – (a) “Battery” means any willful and unlawful use of force or violence upon the person of another.

(4)city Aor jailer,county guard,jail matron or otherdetention facility;r correctional officer of a city(5) A prosecuting attorney of an agency or countypolitical jailsubdivision of the United States or detentionof facility;this State;

(5) A prosecuting attorney of an agency or political subdivision of the United States or of this State;

and (III) Wear identification, clothing or a uniform that identifies the employee or volunteer as working or volunteering for the law enforcement agency;

and (III)- Wear83rd identification,Session clothing(2025) or– a62 uniform– that identifies the employee or volunteer as working or volunteering for the fire-fighting agency;

and - *AB344_R1* – 60 – (III) Wear identification, clothing or a uniform that identifies the employee or volunteer as working or volunteering for this State or a political subdivision of this State.

(g) “Sporting event” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS(h) “Sports official” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 41.630.

(h) “Sports official” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 41.630.

(a)- If83rd theSession battery(2025) is– not63 committed– with a deadly weapon, and no substantial bodily harm to the victim results, except underunder, and no circumstances where a greater penalty is provided in this section or NRS 197.090, for a misdemeanor.

- *AB344_R1* – 61 – (I) An officer, school employee, taxicab driver, transit operator or utility worker who was performing his or her duty;

(2) The officer, provider of health care, school employee, taxicab driver, transit operator, utility worker or sports official suffers substantial bodily harm or the battery is committed by strangulation;

(II) A provider of health care while the provider of health care is performing his or her duty or is on the premises where he or she performs that duty;

orher duty or is on the premises where he or (III) A sports official based on the performance of his or her duties at a sporting event;

(e)- 83rd Session (2025) – 64 – and:e) If the battery is committed with the use of a deadly weapon, and:(1) No substantial bodily harm to the victim results, for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

(1) No substantial bodily harm to the victim results, for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 2 years and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

- *AB344_R1* – 62 – (f) If the battery is committed by a probationer, a prisoner who is in lawful custody or confinement or a parolee, without the use of a deadly weapon, whether or not substantial bodily harm results and whether or not the battery is committed by strangulation, for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimummore termthan of6 notyears.t less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more(g) thanIf 6the years.battery is committed by a probationer, a prisoner who is in lawful custody or confinement or a parolee, with the use of a deadly weapon, and:

(g) If the battery is committed by a probationer, a prisoner who is in lawful custody or confinement or a parolee, with the use of a deadly weapon, and:

The following persons may request that the personal information described in subsection 1, 2 or 3 of NRS 247.520confidential:is that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential:(a) Any justice or judge in this State.

(a) Any justice or judge in this State.

(e) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed by- such83rd countySession or(2025) city– clerk65 or– registrar of voters in the elections division of the county or city.

registrar of voters in the elections (f) Any peace officer or retired peace officer.

and - *AB344_R1* – 63 – (2) Performs tasks related to child welfare services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparable dangers.

(l) Any inspector, officer or investigator employed by this State or a political subdivision of this State designated by his or herherate employer:

Any nonprofit entity in this State that maintains a confidential location for the purpose of providing shelter to victims of domestic violence may request that the personal informationinformationvictims described in subsection 4 of NRS 247.520 that is contained in the records of a county recorder be kept confidential.

- 83rd Session (2025) – 66 – (c) “Code enforcement” means the enforcement of laws, ordinances or codes regulating public nuisances or the public health, safety and welfare.

(1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive;

- *AB344_R1* – 64 – (e) “Prosecutor” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 241A.030.

(d) Any clerk of a court, court administrator or court executive officeroff(e) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed by such county or city clerk or registrar of voters in thisthe State.elections division of the county or city.

(e) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed by such county or city clerk or registrar of voters in the elections division of the county or city.

and (2)- Performs83rd tasksSession related(2025) to– child67 welfare– services or child protective services or tasks that expose the person to comparablecomparableild dangers.

-pursuant *AB344_R1*to –NRS 65217.462 –to (o)217.471, Anyinclusive.s person for whom a fictitious address has been issued pursuant2. to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive.

2.

(1) Any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive;

and (III) Who is employed by a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, a ranger for the National Park Service and an agent employed by the Federal - 83rd Session (2025) – 68 – Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Department of the Treasury.

(f)641B “Socialof NRS.al worker” means any person licensed under chapter 641BSec. of NRS.

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- *AB344_R1* – 66 – (g) Any prosecutor.

(j) Any person, including without limitation, a social worker, employedpart byof thishis State or aher politicalnormal subdivisionjob responsibilities:on of this State who as part(1) ofInteracts hiswith orthe herpublic; normal job responsibilities:

(1) Interacts with the public;

- 83rd Session (2025) – 69 – (m) The spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to (l), inclusive.

(n) The surviving spouse, domestic partner or minor child of a person described in paragraphs (a) to (l), inclusive, who was killed in the2.e performancepAs ofused hisin orthis hersection: duties.

2.duties.

As used in this section:

and (III) Who is employed by a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government, including, without limitation, a ranger for the National Park Service and an agent employed by the Federal - *AB344_R1* – 67 – Bureau of Investigation, Secret Service, United States Department of Homeland Security or United States Department of the Treasury.

(f)641B “Socialof NRS.al worker” means any person licensed under chapter 641BSec. of NRS.

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(f)- Any83rd stateSession or(2025) county– public70 defender– whonormal asjob responsibilities defends persons for:s part of his or her normal(1) jobCrimes responsibilitiesthat defendsare personspunishable for:as category A felonies;

(1) Crimes that are punishable as category A felonies;

(j) Any inspector, officer or investigator employed by this State oremployer:tical a political subdivision of this State designated by his or her employer:(1) Who possesses specialized training in code enforcement;

(1) Who possesses specialized training in code enforcement;

(k) Any county or city clerk or registrar of voters charged with the powers and duties relating to elections and any deputy appointed - *AB344_R1* – 68 – by the county or city clerk or registrar of voters in the elections division of the county or city.

(n)pursuant Anyto personNRS for217.462 whomto a217.471, fictitiousinclusive.s address has been issued pursuant2. to NRS 217.462 to 217.471, inclusive.

2.

3.- 83rd Session (2025) – 71 – license or identification card that displays an alternate addressr’s pursuant to this section may subsequently submit a request to the Department to have his or her address of principal residence displayed on his or her driver’s license, commercial driver’s license or identification card instead of the alternate address.

A person who obtains a driver’s license, commercial driver’s license or identification card that displays an alternate address pursuant to this section may subsequently submit a request to the Department to have his or her address of principal residence displayed on his or her driver’s license, commercial driver’s license or identification card instead of the alternate address.

(d) “Social worker” means any person licensed under chapter 641B641Sec. of NRS.

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or (b) Is in arrears in the payment for the support of one or more children, - *AB344_R1* – 69 –  send a written notice to that person that his or her driver’s license is subject to suspension.

and (c)3.) AnyAIf othera informationperson who receives a notice pursuant to subsection 1 does not, within 30 days after receiving the notice, comply with the subpoena or warrant or satisfy the arrearage as required in NRS 425.510, the Department deemsshall necessary.suspend the license without providing the person with an opportunity for a hearing.

3.

If a person who receives a notice pursuant to subsection 1 does not, within 30 days after receiving the notice, comply with the subpoena or warrant or satisfy the arrearage as required in NRS 425.510, the Department shall suspend the license without providing the person with an opportunity for a hearing.

5.- 83rd Session (2025) – 72 – person whose license was suspended pursuant to this section if it receives:

The Department shall reinstate the driver’s license of a person whose license was suspended pursuant to this section if it receives:

6.license was suspended pursuant to this section to submit to the tests and other requirements which are adopted by regulation pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 483.495 as a condition of the reinstatement of the license.

The Department shall not require a person whose driver’s license was suspended pursuant to this section to submit to the tests and other requirements which are adopted by regulation pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 483.495 as a condition of the reinstatement of the license.

609.245 Every person who employs and every parent, guardian or other person having the care, custody or control of such child, who permits to be employed, by another, any child under the age of 14 years at any labor whatever, in or in connection with any store, shop, factory, mine or any inside employment not connected with farmwork, housework or employment as a performer in a motion picture, without the written permission for the employment signed by a judge of the district court of the county of the child’s residence, or signed by a juvenile [master,] judicial officer, referee or - *AB344_R1* – 70 – probation officer authorized to sign such a permit by a judge of the districtmisdemeanor.rt court of the county of the child’s residence, is guilty of a misdemeanor.Sec.

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- 83rd Session (2025) – 73 – 2.

Any contracts or other agreements entered into by an officer whose name has been changed pursuant to the provisions of this act to another officer are binding upon the officer to which the responsibility for the administration of the provisions of the contract agreements may be enforced by the officer to which thes and other responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions of the contract or other agreement has been transferred.

Such contracts and other agreements may be enforced by the officer to which the responsibility for the enforcement of the provisions of the contract or other agreement has been transferred.

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