Nev. Rev. Stat. § 435.124

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 435.124 - Involuntary admission: Hearing on petition; notice

Immediately after receiving the petition, the clerk of the district court shall transmit the petition to the district judge, who shall:

1. Determine whether appropriate space and programs are available for the person at the intellectual and developmental disability center to which it is proposed that the person be admitted; and
2. If appropriate space and programs are available, set a time and place for a hearing on the petition. The hearing must be held within 7 calendar days after the date when the petition was filed. The clerk of the court shall give notice of the hearing to the person who is the subject of the petition, the person's attorney, if known, the petitioner and the administrative officer of the intellectual and developmental disability center to which it is proposed that the person be admitted.

NRS 435.124

Added to NRS by 1981, 1577; A 2013, 674; 2017, 2818
Amended by 2017, Ch. 421,§35, eff. 1/1/2018.
Amended by 2013, Ch. 186,§44, eff. 7/1/2013.
Added to NRS by 1981, 1577