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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. A prisoner who has no serious infraction of the regulations of the county, city or town jail or detention facility in which the prisoner is incarcerated or detained, the terms and conditions of his or her residential confinement or the laws of this State recorded against the prisoner must be allowed, in addition to the credits on a term of imprisonment provided for in NRS 211.310, 211.320 and 211.330, not more than 5 days from the prisoner's term of imprisonment if the prisoner:
(a) Successfully completes a program of treatment for an alcohol or other substance use disorder; and
(b) Is awarded a certificate evidencing the prisoner's successful completion of the program.
2. If the prisoner completes such a program with meritorious or exceptional achievement, the prisoner may be allowed not more than 5 days of credit in addition to the days allowed for the successful completion of the program pursuant to subsection 1.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 16. Correctional Institutions; Aid to Victims of Crime § 211.340. Credits for completion of program of treatment for alcohol or other substance use disorder - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-16-correctional-institutions-aid-to-victims-of-crime/nv-rev-st-211-340/
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