# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.014: “Neglected child” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.014

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.014
- **Heading:** “Neglected child” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 11 / Chapter 128 / Section 128.014

## Text

“Neglected child” includes a child:

1. Who lacks the proper parental care by reason of the fault or habits of his or her parent, guardian or custodian;

2. Whose parent, guardian or custodian neglects or refuses to provide proper or necessary subsistence, education, medical or surgical care, or other care necessary for the child’s health, morals or well-being;

3. Whose parent, guardian or custodian neglects or refuses to provide the special care made necessary by the child’s physical or mental condition;

4. Who is found in a disreputable place, or who is permitted to associate with vagrants or vicious or immoral persons; or

5. Who engages or is in a situation dangerous to life or limb, or injurious to health or morals of the child or others, and the parent's neglect need not be willful.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.005 Legislative declaration and findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.005.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.007 Applicability of chapter](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.007.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 128.011 “Abandoned mother” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T11_C128_S128.011.md)
- [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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