Nevada Revised Statutes 176A.287 – Ineligibility for program: Exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a defendant is not eligible for assignment to a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280 if:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| category A felony | up to life | |
| category B felony | 1 to 20 years |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 176A.287
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
(a) The offense committed by the defendant was a category A felony or a sexual offense as defined in NRS 179D.097 that is punishable as a category B felony; or
(b) The defendant was discharged or released from the Armed Forces of the United States, a reserve component thereof or the National Guard under dishonorable conditions.
2. A defendant described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 may be assigned to a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280 if a justice court, municipal court or district court, as applicable, determines that extraordinary circumstances exist which warrant the assignment of the defendant to the program.