178.471 - Effect of conditional release of person committed to custody of Administrator; authority of court over person conditionally released.

178.471  Effect of conditional release of person committed to custody of Administrator; authority of court over person conditionally released.

      1.  When a person is conditionally released pursuant to NRS 178.467 to 178.471, inclusive:

      (a) The State and any of its agents or employees are not liable for any debts or contractual obligations, medical or otherwise, incurred or damages caused by the actions of the person; and

      (b) The court shall order the restoration of full civil and legal rights as deemed necessary to facilitate the person’s rehabilitation.

      2.  When a person is conditionally released pursuant to NRS 178.467 to 178.471, inclusive, the court shall order the Division to conduct an evaluation of the person as often as is deemed necessary to determine whether the person:

      (a) Has complied with the conditions of release; or

      (b) Presents a clear and present danger of harm to himself or herself or others.

      3.  The court may order a person who is conditionally released pursuant to NRS 178.467 to 178.471, inclusive, returned to the custody of the Administrator if the court determines that the conditional release is no longer appropriate because that person:

      (a) Has violated a condition of release; or

      (b) Presents a clear and present danger of harm to himself or herself or others.

      (Added to NRS by 2007, 1426)