Nevada § 176A.280 - Establishment of program for treatment of veterans and members of military; qualifications; assignment of defendant to program; progress reports

§ 176A.280. Establishment of program for treatment of veterans and members of military; qualifications; assignment of defendant to program; progress reports

1. A district court, justice court or municipal court may establish an appropriate

program for the treatment of veterans and members of the military to which it may

assign a defendant pursuant to NRS 174.032 , 176.211 , 176A.290 or 176A.400 if the defendant is a veteran or member of the military and: (a) Is diagnosed after an in-person clinical assessment by a counselor who is licensed

or certified to make such a diagnosis or a physician who is certified by the Board

of Medical Examiners to make such a diagnosis, or by the results of a mental health

or substance use screening, as suffering from: (1) Mental illness, alcohol or other substance use disorder, posttraumatic stress

disorder or a traumatic brain injury, any of which appear to be related to military

service, including, without limitation, any readjustment to civilian life which is

necessary after combat service; or (2) Military sexual trauma; (b) Would benefit from assignment to the program; and (c) Is not ineligible for assignment to the program pursuant to NRS 176A.287 or any other provision of law. 2. The assignment of a defendant to a program pursuant to this section must: (a) Include the terms and conditions for successful completion of the program; and (b) Provide for progress reports at intervals set by the court to ensure that the

defendant is making satisfactory progress towards completion of the program. 3. As used in this section: (a) “ Military sexual trauma ” means psychological trauma that is the result of sexual harassment or an act of

sexual assault that occurred while the veteran or member of the military was serving

on active duty, active duty for training or inactive duty training. (b) “ Sexual harassment ” means repeated, unsolicited verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature that is

threatening in character.