Nevada Revised Statutes 433A.341 – Testimony
1. In proceedings for assisted outpatient treatment, the court shall hear and consider all relevant testimony, including, without limitation:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 433A.341
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(a) The testimony of the person who made a sworn statement or declaration pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 4 of NRS 433A.335, any personnel of the Division responsible for a clinical determination made pursuant to subparagraph (3) of paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 433A.335 or the person or entity responsible for the decision to submit a petition pursuant to NRS 433A.345, as applicable;
(b) The testimony of any supporter or legal guardian of the person who is the subject of the proceedings, if that person wishes to testify; and
(c) If the proposed written treatment plan submitted pursuant to NRS 433A.337 recommends medication and the person who is the subject of the petition or motion objects to the recommendation, the testimony of the person professionally qualified in the field of psychiatric mental health who prescribed the recommendation.
2. The court may consider testimony relating to any past actions of the person who is the subject of the petition or motion if such testimony is probative of the question of whether the person currently meets the criteria prescribed by subsection 3 of NRS 433A.335 or subsection 1 of NRS 433A.345, as applicable.