Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or controlled or prohibited substance: Evaluation of certain offenders before sentencing; persons qualified to conduct evaluation; results of evaluation to be forwarded to Director of Department of Corrections.
1. Before sentencing an offender pursuant to NRS 484.3795 or paragraph (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 484.3792, the court shall require that the offender be evaluated to determine whether he is an abuser of alcohol or drugs and whether he can be treated successfully for his condition.
2. The evaluation must be conducted by:
(a) An alcohol and drug abuse counselor who is licensed or certified pursuant to chapter 641C of NRS to make such an evaluation;
(b) A physician who is certified to make such an evaluation by the Board of Medical Examiners; or
(c) A psychologist who is certified to make such an evaluation by the Board of Psychological Examiners.
3. The alcohol and drug abuse counselor, physician or psychologist who conducts the evaluation shall immediately forward the results of the evaluation to the Director of the Department of Corrections.
Last modified: February 25, 2006