Forensic technicians and correctional officers employed by the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Human Services at facilities for offenders with mental disorders have the powers of peace officers when performing duties prescribed by the Administrator of the Division.
NRS 289.240
Certain employees of Division of Public and Behavioral Health of Department of Human Services
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case CLARK CNTY. DEPUTY MARSHALS ASS'N. v. CLARK CNTY. (2025)
Most recently applied in CLARK CNTY. DEPUTY MARSHALS ASS'N. v. CLARK CNTY. (October 2025)
(Added to NRS by 1993, 843; A 1999, 113)
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