# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.130: Consideration of religious faith in commitment of child to care of person, institution or facility

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T5_C62E_S62E.130

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 62E.130
- **Heading:** Consideration of religious faith in commitment of child to care of person, institution or facility
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 5 / Chapter 62E / Section 62E.130

## Text

In placing a child in the custody of a person or a public or private institution or agency, the juvenile court shall select, when practicable, a person or an institution or agency governed by persons of:

1. The same religious faith as that of the parents of the child;

2. If the religious faiths of the parents differ, the religious faith of the child; or

3. If the religious faith of the child is not ascertainable, the religious faith of either of the parents.

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