‘Treatment to competency’ means treatment provided to a person who is a defendant in a criminal action or proceeding to attempt to cause the person to attain competency to stand trial or receive pronouncement of judgment.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 433.227

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.