Nevada § 435.125 - Involuntary admission: Examination or evaluation of person
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 435.125 — Involuntary admission: Examination or evaluation of person, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 435.125. Involuntary admission: Examination or evaluation of person
1. After the petition is filed, the court may cause a physician or licensed psychologist
promptly to examine the person who is the subject of the petition or request an evaluation
from the intellectual and developmental disability center to which it is proposed
the person be admitted. Any physician or licensed psychologist requested by the court to conduct such an
examination must be experienced in the diagnosis of intellectual disabilities and
developmental disabilities. The examination or evaluation must indicate whether the person is or is not a person
with an intellectual disability or a person with a developmental disability and whether
the person is or is not in need of institutional training and treatment. 2. The court may allow the person alleged to be a person with an intellectual disability
or a person with a developmental disability to remain at his or her place of residence
pending any ordered examination and to return upon completion of the examination. One or more of the person's relatives or friends may accompany the person to the
place of examination.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 435.125
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 435.125 cover?
Section 435.125 ("Involuntary admission: Examination or evaluation of person") 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 § 435.125?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 435.125 apply to my situation?
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