With certain exceptions, existing law grants the juvenile court exclusive jurisdiction over a child who is alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act. In general, under existing law, a child commits a delinquent act if the child commits an act designated as a criminal offense. (NRS 62B.330) Section 1 of this bill authorizes the juvenile court to establish an appropriate program for the treatment of children diagnosed with or suspected to have autism spectrum disorders to which it may assign a child who is alleged or adjudicated to have committed a delinquent act. Section 1 also prescribes criteria for eligibility to participate in such a program. Existing law establishes the Nevada Commission on Autism Spectrum Disorders and prescribes the membership of the Commission. The Commission consists of seven members appointed by the Governor, two of whom must represent school districts in this State. (NRS 427A.8801) Section 2 of this bill makes those two members nonvoting members of the Commission. Section 3 of this bill makes a conforming change relating to the designation of certain members as nonvoting members of the Commission.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 427A.8801, 427A.8802
Reprint 1: 427A.8801, 427A.8802
As Enrolled: 427A.8801, 427A.8802
BDR: 427A.8801, 427A.8802