SB465 revises Nevada criminal procedure, focusing on competency evaluations and involuntary medication for defendants.

SB465 amends Nevada law to change the procedure for evaluating the competency of criminal defendants. It reduces the number of evaluators from three to two, with a third evaluator appointed if the initial two disagree. The bill also mandates that the prosecuting attorney seek a separate court order for involuntary administration of psychiatric medication to defendants who refuse voluntary medication. Additionally, it requires the court to make specific findings before authorizing such medication, including the necessity and medical appropriateness of the treatment.

SB465 revises Nevada criminal procedure, focusing on competency evaluations and involuntary medication for defendants.

SB465 amends Nevada law to change the procedure for evaluating the competency of criminal defendants. It reduces the number of evaluators from three to two, with a third evaluator appointed if the initial two disagree. The bill also mandates that the prosecuting attorney seek a separate court order for involuntary administration of psychiatric medication to defendants who refuse voluntary medication. Additionally, it requires the court to make specific findings before authorizing such medication, including the necessity and medical appropriateness of the treatment.