Nevada § 433.003 - Declaration of legislative intent
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 433.003 — Declaration of legislative intent, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 433.003. Declaration of legislative intent
The Legislature hereby declares that it is the intent of chapters 433 to 433C, inclusive,
of NRS: 1. To eliminate the forfeiture of any civil and legal rights of any person and the
imposition of any legal disability on any person, based on an allegation of mental
illness, by any method other than a separate judicial proceeding resulting in a determination
of incapacity, wherein the civil and legal rights forfeited and the legal disabilities
imposed are specifically stated; and 2. To charge the Division of Public and Behavioral Health, and the Division of Child
and Family Services, of the Department with recognizing their duty to act in the best
interests of their respective consumers by placing them in the least restrictive environment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 433.003
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 433.003 cover?
Section 433.003 ("Declaration of legislative intent") 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 § 433.003?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 433.003" (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 § 433.003 apply to my situation?
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