Nevada § 159.0594 - Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.0594 — Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.0594. Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote
1. A protected person retains his or her right to vote unless the court specifically
finds by clear and convincing evidence that the protected person lacks the mental
capacity to vote because he or she cannot communicate, with or without accommodations,
a specific desire to participate in the voting process. 2. If the court makes a finding pursuant to subsection 1, the court must include the
finding in a court order and provide a certified copy of the order to the county clerk
or the registrar of voters, as applicable, of the county in which the protected person
resides and to the Office of the Secretary of State, in the manner set forth in NRS 293.542 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.0594
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.0594 cover?
Section 159.0594 ("Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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