# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.019: “Incapacitated” defined

> Nevada · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.019

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.019
- **Heading:** “Incapacitated” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 13 / Chapter 159 / Section 159.019

## Text

A person is “incapacitated” if he or she, for reasons other than being a minor, is unable to receive and evaluate information or make or communicate decisions to such an extent that the person lacks the ability to meet essential requirements for physical health, safety or self-care without appropriate assistance.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.013 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.013.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.014 “Care provider” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.014.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.015 “Court” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.015.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.017 “Guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.017.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.018 “Home state” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.018.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.019 “Incapacitated” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.019.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.022 “Limited capacity” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.022.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.023 “Minor” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.023.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.024 “Private professional guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.024.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.025 “Proposed protected person” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.026 “Special guardian” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.026.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.028 Terms: “Writing” or “written”](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.028.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.033 Application to guardians ad litem](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.033.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 159.034 Notice by petitioner: To whom required; manner for providing; waiver of requirement; proof of giving filed with court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T13_C159_S159.034.md)

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