§ 433A.145 Restrictions on change of status from voluntary consumer to emergency admission
§ 433A.150 Detention for assessment, evaluation, intervention and treatment; limitation on time
§ 433A.155 Petition for order to place person on mental health crisis hold; issuance and delivery of order
§ 433A.160 Procedure for placement on mental health crisis hold; regulations concerning accredited agent of Division
§ 433A.162 Procedure for emergency admission of person placed on mental health crisis hold; limitation on period of emergency admission
§ 433A.165 Examination required before emergency admission of person to facility; treatment of certain medical conditions required before emergency admission to facility; payment of costs; exceptions; regulations
§ 433A.170 Certificate of certain providers of health care required for emergency admission
§ 433A.185 Notice of mental health crisis hold for person who is under 18 years of age; maintenance of documentation of notice
§ 433A.190 Notice of emergency admission for person who is at least 18 years of age
§ 433A.195 Procedure for release from mental health crisis hold
§ 433A.197 Requirements for and limitations on forms, applications and certificates
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 433A > Admission to Hospitals, Mental Health Facilities or Assisted Outpatient Treatment > Mental Health Crisis Hold and Emergency Admission

  • Agricultural police officer: means a person appointed by the Director pursuant to NRS 561. See Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010
  • Animals: means :

    (a) All cattle or animals of the bovine species except dairy breed calves under the age of 1 month. See Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
  • Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
  • Brand inspection: means a careful visual examination of each animal offered for such inspection and a visual examination of any brands, marks or other characteristics thereon. See Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Department: means the State Department of Agriculture. See Nevada Revised Statutes 565.010
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state.
  • 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.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • 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
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
  • Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.