Nevada § 209.425 - Establishment of program; program to include rehabilitation, education and counseling; assignment of wages
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.425 — Establishment of program; program to include rehabilitation, education and counseling; assignment of wages, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 209.425. Establishment of program; program to include rehabilitation, education and counseling; assignment of wages
1. The Director shall, with the approval of the Board, establish a program for the
treatment of a person with an alcohol or substance use disorder who is imprisoned
for a violation of NRS 484C.110 or 484C.120 that is punishable as a felony pursuant to NRS 484C.400 or 484C.410 or a violation of NRS 484C.130 , 484C.430 , 488.420 , 488.425 or 488.427 . The program must include an initial period of intensive mental and physical rehabilitation
in a facility of the Department, followed by regular sessions of education, counseling
and any other necessary or desirable treatment. 2. The Director may, upon the request of the offender after the initial period of
rehabilitation, allow the offender to earn wages under any other program established
by the Department if the offender assigns to the Department any wages the offender
earns under such a program. The Director may deduct from the wages of the offender an amount determined by the
Director, with the approval of the Board, to: (a) Offset the costs, as reflected in the budget of the Department, to maintain the
offender in a facility or institution of the Department and in the program of treatment
established pursuant to this section; and (b) Meet any existing obligation of the offender for the support of his or her family
or restitution to any victim of his or her crime.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 209.425
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.425 cover?
Section 209.425 ("Establishment of program; program to include rehabilitation, education and counseling; assignment of wages") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 209.425?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.425" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 209.425 apply to my situation?
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