Nevada § 289.680 Policies and procedures for interacting with persons suffering from behavioral health issues; use of behavioral health specialists

Nevada Statutes

§ 289.680 — Policies and procedures for interacting with persons suffering from behavioral health issues; use of behavioral health specialists

Nevada § 289.680

Title 23PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

Ch. 289Peace

Behavioral Health Issues

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.680 (2026).

Text

1. Each law enforcement agency in this State shall:

(a)Establish a policy and procedure for interacting with persons who suffer from a behavioral health issue, including, without limitation, a mental illness as defined in NRS 176A.045 , an acute mental health crisis, a developmental disability or an intellectual disability as those terms are defined in NRS 435.007 or a substance use disorder; and

(b)Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for such a purpose, contract with or employ a behavioral health specialist. 2. As used in this section, “behavioral health specialist” means a physician who is certified by the Board of Medical Examiners, a psychologist, a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse who is certified to practice as a behavioral health specialis

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1. Each law enforcement agency in this State shall:
(a) Establish a policy and procedure for interacting with persons who suffer from a behavioral health issue, including, without limitation, a mental illness as defined in NRS 176A.045 , an acute mental health crisis, a developmental disability or an intellectual disability as those terms are defined in NRS 435.007 or a substance use disorder; and
(b) Subject to the availability of funds appropriated for such a purpose, contract with or employ a behavioral health specialist.
2. As used in this section, “behavioral health specialist” means a physician who is certified by the Board of Medical Examiners, a psychologist, a physician assistant or an advanced practice registered nurse who is certified to practice as a behavioral health specialist, or a person who is licensed as a clinical social worker, clinical professional counselor or marriage and family therapist.