SB 17
Revises provisions relating to specialty courts. (BDR 14-474)
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Bill overview
This bill revises the rules for specialty courts in Nevada, particularly concerning preprosecution diversion programs and treatment programs for substance use disorders. It specifically alters eligibility criteria for diversion programs, excluding individuals previously convicted of certain misdemeanors or offenses. The bill also clarifies the authority of district, justice, and municipal courts to establish substance use disorder treatment programs and streamlines the process for provisional referrals to these programs. Finally, it addresses sealing court records for individuals completing diversion programs.
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