NRS 159.0593
Determination of whether proposed protected person is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law.

1.

If the court orders a general guardian appointed for a proposed protected person, the court shall determine, by clear and convincing evidence, whether the proposed protected person is a person with a mental defect who is prohibited from possessing a firearm pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 922(d)(4) or (g)(4). If a court makes a finding pursuant to this section that the proposed protected person is a person with a mental defect, the court shall include the finding in the order appointing the guardian and cause, within 5 business days after issuing the order, a record of the order to be transmitted to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, along with a statement indicating that the record is being transmitted for inclusion in each appropriate database of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

2.

As used in this section:

(a)

“National Instant Criminal Background Check System” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179A.062.

(b)

“Person with a mental defect” means a person who, as a result of marked subnormal intelligence, mental illness, incapacitation, condition or disease:

(1)

Is a danger to himself or herself or others; or

(2)

Lacks the capacity to contract or manage his or her own affairs.

Source: Section 159.0593 — Determination of whether proposed protected person is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-159.­html#NRS159Sec0593.

159.049
Appointment without issuance of citation. 159.052
Temporary guardian for minor ward who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment 159.054
Finding and order of court upon petition: Dismissal of petition 159.055
Burden of proof 159.057
Appointment of guardian for two or more proposed protected persons 159.061
Minor wards: Preference for appointment of parent 159.062
Guardian nominated by will. 159.065
Bond: General requirements 159.067
Bond: Court may require increase, decrease or other change 159.069
Bond: Filing 159.071
Bond: Limitations on action. 159.073
Taking oath of office 159.074
Copy of order of appointment to be served upon protected person 159.075
Letters of guardianship. 159.0487
Types of guardians. 159.0523
Temporary guardian for proposed protected person who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of physical harm or to need for immediate medical attention: Petition for appointment 159.0525
Temporary guardian for protected person who is unable to respond to substantial and immediate risk of financial loss: Petition for appointment 159.0535
Attendance of proposed protected person at hearing. 159.0592
Court may require guardian to complete training. 159.0593
Determination of whether proposed protected person is prohibited from possessing firearm under federal law. 159.0594
Determination of whether proposed protected person lacks mental capacity to vote. 159.0595
Private professional guardians. 159.0613
Protected persons: Preference for appointment of certain persons 159.0615
Appointment of master of court or special master to identify person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian 159.0617
Court or master of court or special master authorized to allow certain persons to testify at hearing to determine person most qualified and suitable to serve as guardian.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 159.0593’s source at nv​.us