Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 178 - Certification to Evaluate Competency of Criminal Defendants
Section 178.100 - Certificate: Application and fee; action by Division; appeal of denial; period for renewal

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 178.100

Current through February 27, 2024

1. Each person desiring a certificate must make application to the Division upon a form, and in a manner, prescribed by the Division.

2. The application must be accompanied by:

(a) Evidence satisfactory to the Division that the applicant:
(1) Is a clinical social worker, psychiatric advanced practice registered nurse, psychiatrist or psychologist;

(2) Attended and completed the course of training established pursuant to NAC 178.110; and

(3) Passed the examination administered by the Division pursuant to the provisions of subsection 4 of NRS 178.417; and

(b) An application fee of $250 for psychiatrists and psychologists and $125 for clinical social workers and psychiatric advanced practice registered nurses.

3. After receiving an application and the accompanying evidence from an applicant, the Division will:

(a) Evaluate the application and accompanying evidence and determine whether the applicant is qualified pursuant to this section to be issued a certificate; and

(b) Issue a written statement to the applicant of its determination.

4. If the Division determines that the applicant is not qualified to be issued a certificate pursuant to subsection 3, the applicant may appeal the decision of the Division to the Administrator.

5. A certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of this section must be renewed every 2 years.

Added to NAC by Div. of Men. Health & Dev. Services by R228-03, eff. 4-5-2004; A by R181-18A, eff. 2/25/2021

NRS 178.417

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