# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.005: Legislative declaration and findings

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.005

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.005
- **Heading:** Legislative declaration and findings
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 11 / Chapter 128 / Section 128.005

## Text

1. The Legislature declares that the preservation and strengthening of family life is a part of the public policy of this State.

2. The Legislature finds that: (a) Severance of the parent and child relationship is a matter of such importance in order to safeguard the rights of parent and child as to require judicial determination. (b) Judicial selection of the person or agency to be entrusted with the custody and control of a child after such severance promotes the welfare of the parties and of this State. (c) The continuing needs of a child for proper physical, mental and emotional growth and development are the decisive considerations in proceedings for termination of parental rights.

## Nearby sections

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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.010.md)
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- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.012 “Abandonment of a child” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.012.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.013 “Injury” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.013.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.014 “Neglected child” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.014.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.015 “Parent and child relationship” and “parent” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.016 “Putative father” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.016.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.018 “Unfit parent” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.018.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.020 Jurisdiction of district courts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.023 Proceedings to terminate parental rights of parent of Indian child: Duties of court; appointment of attorney](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.030 Place for filing petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.040 Who may file petition; investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.040.md)

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