Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure

NRS (Crim. Proc.) § 178.460: Powers and duties of court following finding of incompetence; limitation on length of commitment

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute describes court procedures following a finding of defendant incompetence, including hearing requirements, judicial findings on competency and dangerousness, and orders for treatment or discharge.

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