Nevada Revised Statutes Section 62A.280 - Juvenile Justice

“Regional facility for the detention of children” defined.

1. “Regional facility for the detention of children” means a regional facility for the detention or commitment of children which is administered by or for the benefit of more than one governmental entity.

2. The term includes, but is not limited to:

(a) The institution in Clark County known as Spring Mountain Youth Camp;

(b) The institution in Douglas County known as China Spring Youth Camp; and

(c) The institution in Lyon County known as Western Nevada Regional Youth Facility.

3. The term does not include:

(a) Any local facility for the detention of children; or

(b) The Nevada Youth Training Center, the Caliente Youth Center or any state facility for the detention of children.

Last modified: February 25, 2006