Nevada § 488.430 - Evaluation of certain offenders before sentencing
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§ 488.430. Evaluation of certain offenders before sentencing
1. Before sentencing a defendant pursuant to NRS 488.420 , 488.425 or 488.427 , the court shall require that the defendant be evaluated to determine whether the
defendant has an alcohol or other substance use disorder and whether the defendant
can be treated successfully for his or her condition. 2. The evaluation must be conducted by: (a) An alcohol and drug counselor who is licensed or certified, or a clinical alcohol
and drug counselor who is licensed, pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS , to make such an evaluation; (b) A physician who is certified to make such an evaluation by the Board of Medical
Examiners; or (c) A psychologist who is certified to make such an evaluation by the Board of Psychological
Examiners. 3. The alcohol and drug counselor, clinical alcohol and drug counselor, physician
or psychologist who conducts the evaluation shall immediately forward the results
of the evaluation to the Director of the Department of Corrections.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 488.430
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 488.430 cover?
Section 488.430 ("Evaluation of certain offenders before sentencing") 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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