NRS5.057. Determination if defendant is a veteran or member of military; alternative program of treatment.

      1.  Before accepting a plea from a defendant or proceeding to trial, the municipal judge shall address the defendant personally and ask the defendant if he or she is a veteran or a member of the military.

      2.  If the defendant is a veteran or a member of the military and meets the qualifications of NRS 176A.285, the municipal court may, if appropriate, take any action authorized by law for the purpose of having the defendant assigned to:

      (a) A program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280; or

      (b) If a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280 is not available for the defendant, a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.250 or 453.580.

      3.  As used in this section:

      (a) “Member of the military” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.043.

      (b) “Veteran” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.090.

      (Added to NRS by 2009, 111)