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NRS 159.0795

Supervisory authority and powers of special guardian

Known as the Uniform Adult Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Jurisdiction Act

The act spans §§ 159–159 (203 sections).

(Added to NRS by 1981, 1933; A 2003, 1786)

1. A special guardian shall exercise supervisory authority over the protected person in a manner which is least restrictive of the personal freedom of the protected person and which is consistent with the need of the protected person for supervision and protection.

2. A special guardian has the powers set forth in the order appointing the special guardian and any other powers given to the special guardian in an emergency which are necessary and consistent to resolve the emergency or protect the protected person from imminent harm.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.