Nev. Admin. Code § 432B.020

Current through October 11, 2024

Section 432B.020 - Abuse or neglect: "Nonaccidental" interpreted

For the purposes of NRS 432B.020, "nonaccidental" means arising from an event or effect that a person responsible for a child's welfare could reasonably be expected to foresee, regardless of whether that person did not intend to abuse or neglect a child or was ignorant of the possible consequences of his actions or failure to act.

Welfare Div., Standards for Child Protective Services part Art. IX-B, eff. 9-11-87