Dominguez v. State

OPINION

DONNELLY, Judge.

Respondent, an indigent, appeals from an order denying his request for reexamination of his involuntary extended commitment to the Las Vegas Medical Center (Center) and denying his request for appointment of an independent mental health professional to assist him at such hearing. He raises two issues on appeal: (1) whether he is entitled to an independent mental health professional at a proceeding for reexamination of his involuntary extended commitment; and (2) if so, should the reasonable costs for such expert be provided at the expense of the state. We reverse and…