1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the person who is the subject of a petition or motion for assisted outpatient treatment must be present at the proceedings on the petition or motion, as applicable, and may, at the discretion of the court, testify.
2. The court may conduct the hearing on a petition or motion for assisted outpatient treatment in the absence of the person who is the subject of the petition or motion if:
(a) The person has waived his or her right to attend the hearing after receiving notice pursuant to NRS 433A.336 and being advised of his or her right to be present and the potential consequences of failing to attend; and
(b) The counsel for the person is present.