Certification of person who evaluates competency of defendant required.
1. A person may not provide a report or an evaluation concerning the competency of a defendant to stand trial or receive pronouncement of judgment pursuant to this section and NRS 178.400 to 178.460, inclusive, unless the person is certified by the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services of the Department of Human Resources for that purpose.
2. The Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services shall adopt regulations to establish:
(a) Requirements for certification of a person who provides reports and evaluations concerning the competency of a defendant pursuant to this section and NRS 178.400 to 178.460, inclusive;
(b) Reasonable fees for issuing and renewing such certificates; and
(c) Requirements for continuing education for the renewal of a certificate.
3. The fees so collected must be used only to:
(a) Defray the cost of issuing and renewing certificates; and
(b) Pay any other expenses incurred by the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services in carrying out its duties pursuant to this section.
4. The Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services shall establish and administer examinations to determine the eligibility of any person who applies for certification. An applicant is entitled to certification upon satisfaction of the requirements of the Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services. The Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services may enter into a contract with another person, organization or agency to carry out or assist in carrying out the provisions of this subsection.
Last modified: February 25, 2006