Misdemeanor Competency Evaluations
NRS 178.400 to 178.460 evaluations. Court-ordered or counsel-retained. In custody or out. Report delivered 3-7 business days after interview.
Evaluator
Trae Stewart, PhD, MS (Forensic Psychology), MPH, MSN, PMHNP-BC, CCHP, Court-certified competency evaluator, NRS 178.400 to 178.460
Board-certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
Certified Correctional Health Professional
Nevada APRN license #………..
Physical Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Services
Service Details Initial CST evaluation, misdemeanor Records review, forensic advisement, clinical interview (60 to 90 min), MSE, DSM-5-TR diagnosis, written report. Opinion on restorability included in every incompetency finding. Re-evaluation following restoration [Confirm and add terms, or delete row] In-custody interviews CCDC, Las Vegas City Jail, and other Nevada facilities Out-of-custody interviews Secure audiovisual or [office location] Telehealth, statewide Secure audiovisual where the facility supports it; fastest option for out-of-county courts. In-person recommended when clinically indicated, at no change in fee. Expedited, in-custody Interview within [X business days] of complete referral; report within [X business days] of interview Testimony Competency hearings, in person or audiovisual where permitted
Not offered: felony CST, criminal responsibility, civil capacity. Referral suggestions available on request.
Fees
Item Fee Misdemeanor CST evaluation, flat fee $[X], inclusive of records review, interview, report Expedited service $[X] / included Second interview session, if required $[X] / included Testimony $[X]/hr, [X]-hour minimum Cancellation [Terms]
Payment accepted [County billing, appointed-counsel vouchers, firm check, card]
To Request an Evaluation
Email [secure email] or call [phone] with case number, court, custody status, and next hearing date. Availability confirmed within [one business day].
Send the court order (or retention letter if counsel-retained).
Send the referral sheet [download link] and records. Minimum to schedule: criminal complaint and arrest report. Helpful: jail medical and mental health records, prior psychiatric records, prior competency reports, collateral contacts.
Interview scheduled within [X business days] of complete referral.
Report delivered to the court, defense counsel, and the prosecutor by secure transmission within [X business days] of interview.
Secure transmission: [encrypted email / fax number / portal]
Report Format
Opinion on page one. Then: forensic advisement, itemized sources, relevant history, medications and course of treatment in custody, assessment of each statutory prong with the defendant quoted directly, MSE, DSM-5-TR diagnostic impression. Same structure every report. Opinion is independent of referral source.
**Forensic evaluation services are independent of my academic appointments and clinical practice. No provider-patient relationship is created. Evaluations conducted pursuant to court order or attorney retention under Nevada law.**