A petition alleging that a child should be declared free from the custody and control of his or her parent or parents may be filed at the election of the petitioner in:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 128.030

  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.

1.  The county in which the child is found;

2.  The county in which the acts complained of occurred;

3.  The county in which the child resides;

4.  The county in which the child is the subject of another court proceeding;

5.  The county in which an agency which provides child welfare services is located;

6.  The county in which the guardian or custodian of the child resides;

7.  The county in which the defendant resides; or

8.  The county in which the convenience of the witnesses and the ends of justice would be promoted.