Nevada § 435.123 - Involuntary admission: Petition to district court; certificate of professional who examined person stating conclusions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 435.123 — Involuntary admission: Petition to district court; certificate of professional who examined person stating conclusions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 435.123. Involuntary admission: Petition to district court; certificate of professional who examined person stating conclusions
Whenever a person is alleged to be a person with an intellectual disability or a person
with a developmental disability and is alleged to be a clear and present danger to
himself or herself or others, the person's parent or guardian or another responsible
person may initiate proceedings for his or her involuntary admission to an intellectual
and developmental disability center by petitioning the district court of the county
where the person resides. The petition must be accompanied by a certificate signed by a physician or licensed
psychologist experienced in the diagnosis of intellectual disabilities or developmental
disabilities, stating that he or she has examined the person within the preceding
30 days and has concluded that the person is a person with an intellectual disability
or a person with a developmental disability, has demonstrated that the person is a
clear and present danger to himself or herself or to others and is in need of institutional
training and treatment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 435.123
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 435.123 cover?
Section 435.123 ("Involuntary admission: Petition to district court; certificate of professional who examined person stating conclusions") 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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