Nevada Revised Statutes Section 209.448 - Correctional Institutions

Credits for completion of program of treatment for abuse of alcohol or drugs.

1. An offender who has no serious infraction of the regulations of the Department or the laws of the State recorded against him must be allowed, in addition to the credits provided pursuant to NRS 209.433, 209.443, 209.446 or 209.4465, a deduction of not more than 30 days from the maximum term of his sentence for the successful completion of a program of treatment for the abuse of alcohol or drugs which is conducted jointly by the Department and a person who is licensed or certified as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor or certified as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS.

2. The provisions of this section apply to any offender who is sentenced on or after October 1, 1991.

Last modified: February 26, 2006