Statute 34 570

Until judgment is given on a petition, the judge before whom any party may be brought on the petition may: 1. Commit the party to the custody of the sheriff of the county; or 2. Place the party in such care or under such custody as the party’s age or circumstances may require. [27:93:1862; B § 375; BH § 3697; C § 3769; RL § 6252; NCL § 11401]—(NRS A 1999, 145)