2013 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 211 - Local Facilities for Detention
NRS 211.340 - Credits for completion of program of treatment for abuse of alcohol or drugs.
1. In addition to the credits on a term of imprisonment provided for in NRS 211.310, 211.320 and 211.330, the sheriff of the county or the chief of police of the municipality in which a prisoner is incarcerated may deduct not more than 5 days from the prisoner s term of imprisonment if the prisoner:
(a) Successfully completes a program of treatment for the abuse of alcohol or drugs which is conducted jointly by the local detention facility in which the prisoner is incarcerated and a person who is licensed as a clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor, licensed or certified as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor or certified as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern or a clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern, pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS; and
(b) Is awarded a certificate evidencing the prisoner s successful completion of the program.
2. The provisions of this section apply to any prisoner who is sentenced on or after October 1, 1991, to a term of imprisonment of 90 days or more.
(Added to NRS by 1991, 102; A 1993, 1522; 1999, 1881, 3063; 2001, 219; 2007, 3083)
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