NRS 244.426 – “Youth” defined.
“Youth” means a child who is: 1. Twelve years of age or older; 2. Unemancipated; and 3. Mentally competent. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1152)
NRS 244.427 – “Youth shelter” defined.
“Youth shelter” means an entity which is not operated for profit and which provides, at a minimum, necessary services to runaway or homeless youths who qualify for such services. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1152)
NRS 244.429 – Immunity from civil liability.
A youth shelter and its director, employees, agents or volunteers are immune from civil liability based upon any act or failure to act while admitting, releasing or caring for a runaway or homeless youth, unless the act or failure to act was the result of the gross negligence or intentional or reckless misconduct of the […]
NRS 244.421 – Definitions.
As used in NRS 244.421 to 244.429, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 244.423 to 244.427, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1151; A 2011, 791)
NRS 244.423 – “Necessary services” defined.
“Necessary services” means: 1. Food and access to overnight shelter. 2. Counseling to address immediate emotional crises or problems. 3. Outreach services to locate and assist runaway or homeless youths. 4. Screening for basic health needs and referrals to public and private agencies for health care. 5. Referrals to assistance and services offered by public […]
NRS 244.424 – “Runaway or homeless youth” defined.
“Runaway or homeless youth” means a youth who: 1. Is under 18 years of age; and 2. Lives in a situation described in 42 U.S.C. § 11434a(2)(B)(ii)-(iii) with or without the consent or knowledge of his or her parent, guardian or custodian. (Added to NRS by 2001, 1151; A 2007, 246)