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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
For the purposes of this chapter, a person shall be deemed to present a substantial likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others if, without care or treatment, the person is at serious risk of:
1. Attempting suicide or homicide;
2. Causing bodily injury to himself or herself or others, including, without limitation, death, unconsciousness, extreme physical pain, protracted and obvious disfigurement or a protracted loss or impairment of a body part, organ or mental functioning; or
3. Incurring a serious injury, illness or death resulting from complete neglect of basic needs for food, clothing, shelter or personal safety.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 39. Mental Health § 433A.0195. Person deemed to present substantial likelihood of serious harm to himself or herself or others in certain circumstances - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-39-mental-health/nv-rev-st-433a-0195/
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