Nevada SB347 revises mental health crisis hold procedures, focusing on firearm confiscation and return.

Nevada SB347 amends mental health crisis hold procedures by requiring officers to confiscate firearms from individuals placed on a mental health crisis hold. The bill mandates that administrative officers of mental health facilities provide released individuals with a notice detailing firearm return procedures and maintain related records. Law enforcement agencies must file a petition with the district court within 30 days of release to determine if returning the firearm poses a risk.

Nevada SB347 revises mental health crisis hold procedures, focusing on firearm confiscation and return.

Nevada SB347 amends mental health crisis hold procedures by requiring officers to confiscate firearms from individuals placed on a mental health crisis hold. The bill mandates that administrative officers of mental health facilities provide released individuals with a notice detailing firearm return procedures and maintain related records. Law enforcement agencies must file a petition with the district court within 30 days of release to determine if returning the firearm poses a risk.