NRS 159.331 – “Relative” defined.
As used in NRS 159.331 to 159.338, inclusive, “relative” means a parent, child or sibling of a protected person. (Added to NRS by 2017, 2546)
NRS 159.332 – Guardian prohibited from restricting communication, visitation or interaction between protected person and relative or person of natural affection; exceptions.
1. A guardian shall not restrict the right of a protected person to communicate, visit or interact with a relative or person of natural affection, including, without limitation, by telephone, mail or electronic communication, unless: (a) The protected person expresses to the guardian and at least one other independent witness who is not affiliated with […]
NRS 159.333 – Petition for order restricting communication, visitation or interaction between protected person and relative or person of natural affection; issuance of order; petition to modify or rescind order.
1. For good cause, a guardian may petition a court to issue an order restricting the ability of a relative or person of natural affection to communicate, visit or interact with a protected person. 2. After a petition is filed by a guardian pursuant to subsection 1, a court: (a) May appoint a person to […]
NRS 159.334 – Imposition of certain restrictions on communication, visitation or interaction between protected person and relative or person of natural affection before issuance of order.
1. Before issuing an order pursuant to NRS 159.333, a court shall consider imposing any restrictions on communication, visitation or interaction between a protected person and a relative or person of natural affection in the following order of preference: (a) Placing reasonable time, manner or place restrictions on communication, visitation or interaction between the protected […]
NRS 159.335 – Petition for certain relief upon reasonable belief of abuse of discretion or violation of court order by guardian.
1. If any person, including, without limitation, a protected person, reasonably believes that a guardian has committed an abuse of discretion in making a determination pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 or subsection 3 of NRS 159.332 or has violated a court order issued pursuant to NRS 159.333, the person may petition the court […]
NRS 159.336 – Hearing on petition for restricted communication, visitation or interaction between protected person and relative or person of natural affection or petition for relief; emergency hearing required in certain circumstances.
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a court shall schedule a hearing on a petition filed pursuant to NRS 159.333 or 159.335 not later than 63 days after the date the petition is filed. 2. If a petition filed pursuant to NRS 159.333 or 159.335 states that the health of the protected person […]
NRS 159.337 – Burden of proof.
In a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 159.331 to 159.338, inclusive: 1. The guardian has the burden of proof if he or she: (a) Petitions the court to restrict the ability of a relative or person of natural affection to communicate, visit or interact with a protected person pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 159.333; […]
NRS 159.338 – Attorney’s fees and sanctions.
1. In a proceeding held pursuant to NRS 159.331 to 159.338, inclusive, if the court finds that: (a) A petition was filed frivolously or in bad faith, the court shall award attorney’s fees to the party opposing the petition. (b) A guardian is in contempt of court or has acted frivolously or in bad faith […]