1. The juvenile court may issue a writ for the attachment of a child or the parent or guardian of the child, or both, and command a probation officer or peace officer to bring before the juvenile court, at the time and place stated, the person or persons named in the writ if:
(a) A summons cannot be served;
(b) The person or persons served fail to obey the summons; or
(c) The juvenile court determines that:
(1) The service will be ineffectual; or
(2) The welfare of the child requires that the child be brought immediately into the custody of the juvenile court.
2. A person who violates a writ or any order of the juvenile court issued pursuant to this section may be punished for contempt.
(Added to NRS by 2003, 1053)