NRS211.340. 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)