Nevada 2023 Regular Session

Nevada Senate Bill SB410

Introduced
3/27/23  
Refer
3/27/23  
Report Pass
4/20/23  
Engrossed
4/24/23  
Refer
4/24/23  
Report Pass
5/19/23  
Enrolled
5/26/23  
Chaptered
5/31/23  

Caption

Revises provisions relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 5-1026)

Impact

The impact of SB410 on state laws primarily concerns the amendment of NRS 62G.225, which governs how departments of juvenile justice services manage their employment processes. By specifically accommodating employees with unresolved misdemeanor charges, SB410 solidifies the procedural rights of employees in the juvenile justice system. The bill also enforces protections for employees who are appealing substantiated reports of child abuse, ensuring they have enough time to correct or address these claims before any employment actions are taken.

Summary

SB410 revises provisions related to employment within a department of juvenile justice services. The bill specifically mandates that employees facing certain pending misdemeanor charges are allowed additional time to resolve these charges, especially if the delay in filing the charges is not their fault. This is in line with existing state law but narrows its focus, placing emphasis solely on misdemeanor charges rather than all potential criminal charges. This stipulation is intended to ensure fairness for employees in the juvenile justice system, enabling them to retain their positions until resolution of charges that occur through no fault of their own.

Contention

Noteworthy points of contention surrounding SB410 hinge on the balance between protecting the rights of employees and ensuring the safety of the children served by juvenile justice services. While proponents of the bill argue that it fosters fairness and due process for employees facing potential criminal charges, critics may express concern regarding the implications of granting extended protections which could potentially delay necessary employment actions related to safeguarding children's welfare. This divergence in viewpoints raises discussions about accountability within the juvenile justice system.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NV SB359

Revises provisions governing juvenile justice. (BDR 5-56)

NV SB412

Revises provisions relating to criminal justice. (BDR 15-1091)

NV AB45

Revises provisions relating to certain public bodies. (BDR 18-504)

NV SB8

Revises provisions relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 23-262)

NV AB520

Revises provisions relating to adoption. (BDR 11-356)

NV AB35

Revises provisions relating to pornography involving minors. (BDR 15-448)

NV AB126

Revises provisions relating to pornography involving minors. (BDR 15-195)

NV AB412

Revises provisions relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 5-492)

NV AB88

Revises provisions relating to juvenile justice. (BDR 5-495)

NV SB408

Revises provisions regarding juvenile justice. (BDR 5-1014)

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