Nevada § 289.680 - Policies and procedures for interacting with persons suffering from behavioral health issues; use of behavioral health specialists
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 289.680 — Policies and procedures for interacting with persons suffering from behavioral health issues; use of behavioral health specialists, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 289.680. Policies and procedures for interacting with persons suffering from behavioral health issues; use of behavioral health specialists
1. Each law enforcement agency in this State shall: (a) Establish a policy and procedure for interacting with persons who suffer from
a behavioral health issue, including, without limitation, a mental illness as defined
in NRS 176A.045 , an acute mental health crisis, a developmental disability or an intellectual disability
as those terms are defined in NRS 435.007 or a substance use disorder; and (b) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for such a purpose, contract
with or employ a behavioral health specialist. 2. As used in this section, “ behavioral health specialist ” means a physician who is certified by the Board of Medical Examiners, a psychologist,
a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse who is certified to
practice as a behavioral health specialist, or a person who is licensed as a clinical
social worker, clinical professional counselor or marriage and family therapist.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 289.680 cover?
Section 289.680 ("Policies and procedures for interacting with persons suffering from behavioral health issues; use of behavioral health specialists") 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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