Nevada Revised Statutes 433A.185 – Notice of mental health crisis hold for person who is under 18 years of age; maintenance of documentation of notice
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As soon as practicable but not more than 8 hours after an unemancipated person who is under 18 years of age is placed on a mental health crisis hold, the administrative officer of the public or private mental health facility or hospital in which the person is being held or his or her designee shall attempt to give notice of the mental health crisis hold in person, by telephone or facsimile and by certified mail to the parent or legal guardian of that person and shall maintain documentation of each such attempt until the person who is placed on a mental health crisis hold reaches at least 23 years of age.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 433A.185
- 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