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NRS 127.058 — Consent to adoption: Person to whom consent is given has legal custody of child until hearing on petition for adoption.

Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 127 — ADOPTION OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS

This is a reproduction of the official statute text for reference, retrieved from the Nevada Legislature on August 13, 2026. Always verify against the official source.

Read NRS 127.058 on the official Nevada Legislature site →

[Replaced in revision by NRS 127C.350.]