Nevada § 574.203 - Right to request hearing; timing of hearing

§ 574.203. Right to request hearing; timing of hearing

1. If a person is lawfully arrested for a violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 and if an animal owned or possessed by the person is impounded by the county, city

or other local government in connection with the arrest, the person must be notified

in accordance with the provisions of subsection 2 of NRS 574.055 and be notified of his or her right to request a hearing within 5 days after receipt

of the notice to determine whether the person is the owner of the animal and whether

the person is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal. The person must request a hearing pursuant to this subsection within 5 days after

receipt of the notice pursuant to this subsection. 2. If a person who is lawfully arrested and detained for a violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 does not request a hearing pursuant to subsection 1, or an owner of the animal has

not been identified within 5 days of arrest, the county, city or other local government

shall transfer ownership of the animal to an animal rescue organization, animal shelter

or another person who is able to provide adequate care and shelter to the animal. 3. If the court receives a timely request pursuant to subsection 1, the court shall

hold a hearing within 15 judicial days after receipt of the request to determine whether

the person is the owner of an animal and whether the person is able and fit to provide

adequate care and shelter to the animal. 4. For the purpose of conducting a hearing pursuant to this section, the court may

consider: (a) Testimony of the peace officer or animal control officer who took possession of

or impounded the animal or other witnesses concerning the conditions under which the

animal was owned or kept; (b) Testimony and evidence related to veterinary care provided to the animal, including,

without limitation, the degree or type of care provided to the animal; (c) Expert testimony as to community standards for the reasonable care of a similar

animal; (d) Testimony of witnesses concerning the history of treatment of the animal or any

other animal owned or possessed by the person; (e) Prior arrests or convictions related to subjecting an animal to an act of cruelty

in violation of NRS 574.070 or 574.100 ; and (f) Any other evidence which the court determines is relevant.