NevadaSB24183rd Regular Session (2025)Senate

AN ACT relating to juvenile justice; revising provisions limiting the period during which a juvenile court may place a child on probation; authorizing the juvenile court to terminate the probation of a child who has failed to make full restitution under certain circumstances; prescribing the procedure to be used by the juvenile court in determining whether to suspend, modify or revoke the probation of a child; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Sponsored By: Senate Committee on Judiciary

Signed by Governor

BDR 5-493

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Kids' probation can end despite unpaid restitution

Nevada juvenile courts can end a child's probation even when court-ordered restitution remains unpaid. The child must have met every other probation condition for the entire probation period. The unpaid amount remains a civil debt; ending probation does not forgive it. The court keeps authority to enforce a civil judgment against the child or the child's parent or guardian. This option does not replace the required hearing for a probation violation.

Limits and pauses on kids' probation

Nevada juvenile courts generally cannot initially place a child on probation for more than 18 months total. Terms for multiple unlawful acts decided at the same time run together, not back-to-back. Each extension is generally limited to 6 months, with a 36-month total limit. Going beyond 36 months requires agreement from the child, parent or guardian, child's lawyer, probation officer, and district attorney. Another statute or federal law can also allow probation beyond the 18-month or 36-month limits. Extension hearings require notice to the child, parent or guardian, child's lawyer, and probation officer. The court must let them present evidence and testimony, and review reports and the child's individual case plan. An extension requires the evidence to show it is more likely than not that extending probation is advisable. The probation clock pauses while a court-issued writ of attachment is in effect. A hearing is still required before the court suspends, changes, or revokes probation for a violation. The law also removes some detention options for probation violations.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Senate Committee on Judiciary

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Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 63 • No: 0

House vote • 5/21/2025

Final Passage - Assembly (1st Reprint)

Yes: 42 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/16/2025

Final Passage - Senate (1st Reprint)

Yes: 21 • No: 0

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