Nevada § 433A.342 - Presence and testimony of subject of petition
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 433A.342 — Presence and testimony of subject of petition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 433A.342. Presence and testimony of subject of petition
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the person who is the subject of
a petition or motion for assisted outpatient treatment must be present at the proceedings
on the petition or motion, as applicable, and may, at the discretion of the court,
testify. 2. The court may conduct the hearing on a petition or motion for assisted outpatient
treatment in the absence of the person who is the subject of the petition or motion
if: (a) The person has waived his or her right to attend the hearing after receiving notice
pursuant to NRS 433A.336 and being advised of his or her right to be present and the potential consequences
of failing to attend; and (b) The counsel for the person is present.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 433A.342 ("Presence and testimony of subject of petition") 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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