Nev. Rev. Stat. § 209.0843

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 209.0843 - "Solitary confinement" defined

"Solitary confinement" means the housing of an offender in a location where the offender is restricted to a cell for at least 22 hours per day for the purpose of separating the offender from the general population for the:

1. Protection of:

(a) The health or safety of the offender from other offenders; or

(b) The life or property of the staff or other offenders; or

2. Security or orderly operation of the facility or institution.

NRS 209.0843

Added to NRS by 2023, 2428

Added by 2023, Ch. 407,§10, eff. 1/1/2024.