Nevada § 176A.435 - Risk and needs assessment to be administered to each probationer to determine level of supervision and develop individualized case plans; subsequent assessments to determine whether to change level; exceptions to administration of assessment; modification of terms and conditions; periodic validation of assessment

§ 176A.435. Risk and needs assessment to be administered to each probationer to determine level of supervision and develop individualized case plans; subsequent assessments to determine whether to change level; exceptions to administration of assessment; modification of terms and conditions; periodic validation of assessment

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Division shall administer a risk

and needs assessment to each probationer under the Division's supervision. The results of the risk and needs assessment must be used to set a level of supervision

for each probationer and to develop individualized case plans pursuant to subsection

4. The risk and needs assessment must be administered and scored by a person trained

in the administration of the tool. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, on a schedule determined by the appropriate

risk and needs assessment tool, or more often if necessary, the Division shall administer

a subsequent risk and needs assessment to each probationer. The results of the risk and needs assessment conducted in accordance with this section

must be used to determine whether a change in the level of supervision is necessary. The Division shall document the reasons for maintaining or changing the level of

supervision. If the Division changes the level of supervision, the Division shall notify the

probationer of the change. 3. The provisions of subsections 1 and 2 are not applicable if: (a) The level of supervision for the probationer is set by the court or by law; or (b) The probationer is ordered to participate in a program of probation secured by

a security bond pursuant to NRS 176A.300 to 176A.370 , inclusive. 4. The Division shall develop an individualized case plan for each probationer. The case plan must include a plan for addressing the criminogenic risk factors identified

on the risk and needs assessment, if applicable, and the list of responsivity factors

that will need to be considered and addressed for each probationer. 5. Upon a finding that a term or condition of probation ordered pursuant to subsection

1 of NRS 176A.400 or the level of supervision set pursuant to this section does not align with the

results of a risk and needs assessment administered pursuant to subsection 1 or 2: (a) The supervising officer shall notify the court of the finding; and (b) The court may modify the terms and conditions of probation pursuant to subsection

1 of NRS 176A.450 . 6. The risk and needs assessment required under this section must undergo periodic

validation studies in accordance with the timeline established by the developer of

the assessment. The Division shall establish quality assurance procedures to ensure proper and consistent

scoring of the risk and needs assessment. 7. As used in this section, “ risk and needs assessment ” means a validated, standardized actuarial tool that identifies risk factors that

increase the likelihood of a person reoffending and factors that, when properly addressed,

can reduce the likelihood of a person reoffending.