1. The master shall order blood tests or tests for the genetic identification of the child, mother and alleged father if such tests are not ordered pursuant to NRS 425.490 and:
(a) Paternity is alleged pursuant to NRS 425.3826 and a written response denying paternity and requesting a hearing is received by the Chief within the period allowed in paragraph (g) of subsection 1 of NRS 425.3824;
(b) Any person alleges that more than one person may be the father of the child and none of the persons alleged to be the father acknowledges paternity of the child; or
(c) The master determines that there is a valid issue concerning the paternity of the child.
The Division shall pay the costs of any tests conducted pursuant to this section. If the district court approves a recommendation establishing the paternity of a child pursuant to NRS 425.3844, the father shall reimburse the Division for the costs of those tests.
2. If settlement is not made after the master examines the results of the blood tests or tests for genetic identification conducted pursuant to this section or NRS 425.490, the master shall make a determination of paternity based upon the evidence presented to him.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1639; A 1991, 1037; 1993, 487; 1997, 2261)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 425 - Support of Dependent Children
NRS 425.270 - "Administrator" defined.
NRS 425.280 - "Assistance" and "public assistance" defined.
NRS 425.285 - "Chief" defined.
NRS 425.289 - "Court" defined.
NRS 425.290 - "Court order" defined.
NRS 425.300 - "Dependent child" defined.
NRS 425.310 - "Division" defined.
NRS 425.312 - "Enforcing authority" defined.
NRS 425.315 - "Office" defined.
NRS 425.318 - "Program" defined.
NRS 425.320 - "Prosecuting attorney" defined.
NRS 425.330 - "Responsible parent" defined.
NRS 425.335 - "State" defined.
NRS 425.340 - Purpose of chapter; remedies cumulative.
NRS 425.345 - Applicability of chapters 31A, 125B and 126 of NRS.
NRS 425.346 - Applicability of and compliance with chapter 130 of NRS.
NRS 425.364 - Insurers to exchange certain information with Program; duties of insurers.
NRS 425.365 - Authority of Administrator to adopt regulations and carry out chapter.
NRS 425.370 - Duty of Division and prosecuting attorney to carry out Program.
NRS 425.381 - Master: Appointment; qualifications.
NRS 425.382 - Authority of Chief and master.
NRS 425.3822 - Notice and finding of financial responsibility: Issuance; service.
NRS 425.3824 - Notice and finding of financial responsibility: Contents; conference; hearing.
NRS 425.383 - Modification or adjustment of order for support.
NRS 425.3832 - Hearings: Procedure; subpoenas; compensation of witnesses; evidence.
NRS 425.3838 - Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity not disputed.
NRS 425.384 - Establishment of paternity: Procedure when paternity is disputed.
NRS 425.3846 - Enforcement of support in accordance with chapter 31A of NRS.
NRS 425.385 - Certification of complex issues to district court; temporary support.
NRS 425.405 - Adoption and enforcement of regulations for protection of privacy.
NRS 425.420 - Deposit of certain receipts in State General Fund.
NRS 425.430 - Distribution of money recovered by enforcing authority.
NRS 425.440 - Uncollectible debt for support.
NRS 425.450 - Adjustment of orders for support.
NRS 425.480 - Fraudulent transfer of property by responsible parent: Duties of Division.