State-by-state guide:

Nevada

Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 62.193(1) (1999): In general, juvenile hearings are open to the public. However, hearings may be closed if the court finds that it is in best interest of child to close the hearing. If closure is warranted, only the portions of hearing necessary to preserve the child’s privacy interest may be closed.

Nev. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 62.360 (1999): In general, records can only be open for inspection by court order to persons with a legitimate interest in the case. In addition, any party to the civil action may petition the court for release of the child’s name, and upon a showing of good faith, the court shall order the release of the child’s name and authorize its use in the civil action.

Court discretion: The Supreme Court of Nevada held that nothing in § 62.360 limits the class of persons who can have a "legitimate interest" in juvenile records. According the court, courts have wide discretion to determine the persons "having a legitimate interest" in juvenile court records. In exercising its discretion, a court must balance the need of the requesting party for the records against the interests of society in keeping confidential certain juvenile court records. Hickey v. Eighth Judicial Dist. Court, 782 P.2d 1336 (Nev. 1989).