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This bill revises legal procedures for handling incompetent criminal defendants, specifically focusing on category A and certain category B felony cases. Under the new provisions, a prosecuting attorney can only file a motion to commit an incompetent defendant to the custody of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health if the defendant was previously ordered to receive competency treatment that did not successfully restore their ability to stand trial. The bill requires the prosecuting attorney to serve the motion on the Division and include a request for a comprehensive risk assessment. The court must now issue an order within 5 judicial days directing the Division to complete this risk assessment. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision that when a person is discharged from conditional release, the State and its employees are not liable for any debts, contractual obligations, medical expenses, or damages caused by that person. The changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for managing cases involving criminal defendants who are deemed incompetent, balancing public safety concerns with procedural protections for the defendant. These amendments will apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025, and the act becomes effective on that date.

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https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/12867/Overview