Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.467

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 178.467 - Person committed to custody of Administrator: Eligibility for discharge or conditional release; recommitment for failure to comply with conditions
1. The Administrator or the Administrator's designee shall keep each person with mental illness committed to his or her custody pursuant to NRS 175.539 under observation.
2. A person committed to the custody of the Administrator pursuant to NRS 175.539 is eligible for:
(a) Discharge from commitment if the person establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the person would not be a danger, as a result of any mental disorder, to himself or herself or to the person or property of another if discharged; or
(b) Conditional release from commitment if the person establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the person would not be a danger, as a result of any mental disorder, to himself or herself or to the person or property of another if released from commitment with conditions imposed by the court in consultation with the Division.
3. If a person who is conditionally released from the custody of the Administrator fails to comply with any condition imposed by the court, the court shall issue an order to have the person recommitted to the custody of the Administrator.

NRS 178.467

Added to NRS by 2007, 1424
Added to NRS by 2007, 1424