NRS: CHAPTER 176 - JUDGMENT AND EXECUTION

[Rev. 6/29/2024 3:09:25 PM--2023]

CHAPTER 176 - JUDGMENT AND EXECUTION

GENERAL PROVISIONS

NRS 176.002 “Division” defined.

NRS 176.0127 Department of Corrections and Division of Parole and Probation to provide information to and assist Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary.

NRS 176.0128 Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History to facilitate data collection and provide data and information to Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary.

NRS 176.0129 Annual projections of persons imprisoned, on probation, on parole and in residential confinement.

PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING SENTENCING

General Provisions

NRS 176.0131 Legislative findings and declarations.

NRS 176.01313 Definitions.

NRS 176.01315 “Department” defined.

NRS 176.01317 “Executive Director” defined.

NRS 176.0132 “Sentencing Commission” defined.

NRS 176.01322 “Subcommittee” defined.

Department of Sentencing Policy

NRS 176.01323 Department created; appointment and qualifications of Executive Director; employment of staff or consultants by Executive Director.

NRS 176.01327 Duties of Executive Director.

Nevada Sentencing Commission

NRS 176.0133 Creation; membership; officers; terms; vacancies; meetings; alternates; quorum; compensation, allowances and expenses of members; authorization to establish working groups and task forces.

NRS 176.01332 Subcommittee on Misdemeanors: Creation; membership; Chair; meetings; quorum; service without compensation; duties.

NRS 176.01334 Subcommittee on Misdemeanors: Appointment of working groups by Chair; confidentiality of information and materials; service without compensation.

NRS 176.0134 Duties of Sentencing Commission.

NRS 176.01343 Tracking and assessment of outcomes resulting from enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019.

NRS 176.01347 Development of formula to calculate costs avoided by enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019; submission of statements and reports regarding costs avoided.

NRS 176.0135 Grants, bequests, devises, donations and gifts; Special Account for the Support of the Nevada Sentencing Commission.

NRS 176.0136 Subpoenas: Power to issue; compelling performance.

NRS 176.0137 Department of Corrections and Division of Parole and Probation to provide information to and assist Sentencing Commission.

NRS 176.0138 Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History to facilitate data collection and provide data and information to Sentencing Commission.

NRS 176.01385 Confidentiality of information collected or stored by Department.

NRS 176.0139 Annual projections of persons imprisoned, on probation, on parole and in residential confinement.

Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council

NRS 176.014 Creation; composition; Chair; duties; terms of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses; staff; acceptance of gifts, donations, bequests, grants and money.

ASSIGNMENT TO PROGRAM; SENTENCE AND JUDGMENT; GENETIC MARKER ANALYSIS

Hearing; Assignment to Program

NRS 176.015 Prompt hearing; court may commit defendant or continue or alter bail before hearing; statement by defendant; presentation of mitigating evidence; rights of victim; notice of hearing.

NRS 176.016 Court may order certain homeless defendants to complete program; waiver or reduction of fines, administrative assessments and fees.

NRS 176.017 Imposition of sentence on person convicted as adult for offense committed when person was under age of 18 years: Additional considerations; reduction of sentence.

Sentence of Death; Terms of Imprisonment; Restitution

NRS 176.025 Sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole not to be imposed on person under age of 18 years.

NRS 176.033 Sentence of imprisonment required or permitted by statute: Definite period for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor; minimum and maximum term for felony unless definite term required by statute; restitution.

NRS 176.035 Conviction of two or more offenses; concurrent and consecutive sentences; aggregating consecutive sentences and sentences for additional penalties.

NRS 176.045 Imposition of concurrent or consecutive sentence on person under sentence in another jurisdiction.

NRS 176.055 Credit against sentence of imprisonment.

NRS 176.057 Effect of finding of guilty but mentally ill or acceptance of such plea.

Administrative Assessments, Fines, Fees, Forfeitures and Community Service

NRS 176.059 Administrative assessment for misdemeanor: Collection; distribution; limitations on use.

NRS 176.0611 Additional administrative assessment for misdemeanor: Authorization; collection; distribution; limitations on use.

NRS 176.0613 Additional administrative assessment for misdemeanor: Authorization; collection; distribution; limitations on use.

NRS 176.062 Administrative assessment for felony or gross misdemeanor: Collection; distribution; limitations on use.

NRS 176.0623 Additional administrative assessment for felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor: Authorization; collection; distribution; limitations on use.

NRS 176.0625 Administrative assessment, fine or fee for felony or gross misdemeanor: Collection by certain entities.

NRS 176.063 Administrative assessment, fine or fee for felony or gross misdemeanor: Court must advise defendant regarding lien.

NRS 176.0635 Administrative assessment, fine or fee for felony or gross misdemeanor: Additional costs and fees for collection.

NRS 176.064 Collection fee for unpaid administrative assessment, fine, fee or restitution; use of collection agency; civil judgment; attachment or garnishment; imprisonment.

NRS 176.0643 Circumstances under which person who commits minor traffic offense is presumed to be indigent and not to have ability to pay fine, administrative assessment or fee; “minor traffic offense” defined.

NRS 176.0647 Circumstances under which fine, administrative assessment or fee owed by defendant who commits minor traffic offense is deemed uncollectible.

NRS 176.065 Rate of additional imprisonment in default of administrative assessment, fine or forfeiture.

NRS 176.075 Rate of imprisonment in default of administrative assessment, fine or forfeiture.

NRS 176.085 Reduction of excessive fine or administrative assessment; payment in installments.

NRS 176.087 Imposition of community service in lieu of fine, administrative assessment, fee or imprisonment or as condition of probation.

Preservation of Biological Evidence and Genetic Marker Analysis

NRS 176.0911 Definitions.

NRS 176.09111 “Agency of criminal justice” defined.

NRS 176.09112 “Biological specimen” defined.

NRS 176.09113 “CODIS” defined.

NRS 176.09114 “DNA” defined.

NRS 176.09115 “DNA profile” defined.

NRS 176.09116 “DNA record” defined.

NRS 176.09117 “Forensic laboratory” defined.

NRS 176.09118 “Genetic marker analysis” defined.

NRS 176.09119 “State DNA Database” defined.

NRS 176.0912 Biological evidence secured in connection with investigation or prosecution; required preservation.

NRS 176.09121 State DNA Database: Establishment; duties.

NRS 176.09123 Collection of biological specimen from persons arrested for felony; submission to forensic laboratory; identifying information submitted to Central Repository; genetic marker analysis; creation of DNA profile; information included in criminal history record.

NRS 176.09125 Destruction of biological specimen and purging of DNA record: Grounds; written request; duties of Central Repository, forensic laboratory and State DNA Database.

NRS 176.09127 Payment of costs for obtaining biological specimen, destroying biological specimen and purging DNA record.

NRS 176.09129 Storage and maintenance of biological specimen, DNA profile, DNA record and information; release of information; confidentiality; penalty for unauthorized disclosure of information.

NRS 176.0913 Biological specimen to be obtained from certain defendants; identifying information submitted to Central Repository; genetic marker analysis; release of information; costs.

NRS 176.0915 Fee for obtaining biological specimen and for analysis; inclusion in sentence; creation of county fund; use of money in fund.

NRS 176.0916 Biological specimen to be obtained from certain probationers and parolees; release of information; penalty; fee for obtaining and analyzing specimen; identifying information submitted to Central Repository; creation of Fund for Genetic Marker Analysis; use of money in Fund.

NRS 176.09165 Establishment of standard form concerning use and destruction of biological specimen and purging of DNA record; law enforcement to provide form to person in certain circumstances.

NRS 176.0917 County to designate forensic laboratory to conduct or oversee analysis; criteria.

NRS 176.09173 Powers and duties of forensic laboratory; prohibited use of biological specimen, DNA profile and DNA record.

NRS 176.09177 Limitation on civil and criminal liability for acts relating to collection of biological specimen.

NRS 176.0918 Petition requesting genetic marker analysis by person convicted of felony; procedure; notice to victim.

NRS 176.09183 Grounds for granting or dismissing petition; appeal.

NRS 176.09187 Genetic marker analysis: Motion for new trial authorized when results favorable to petitioner; petitioner deemed to consent to submission, release and use of certain information; costs; remedy not exclusive.

NRS 176.0919 Execution stayed pending results of genetic marker analysis.

Sex Offenders and Offenders Convicted of a Crime Against A Child

NRS 176.0921 Definitions.

NRS 176.0922 “Central Repository” defined.

NRS 176.0923 “Crime against a child” defined.

NRS 176.0924 “Record of registration” defined.

NRS 176.0925 “Sexual offense” defined.

NRS 176.0926 Crime against child: Notice of conviction to Central Repository; defendant to be informed of duty to register; effect of failure to inform.

NRS 176.0927 Sexual offense: Notice of conviction to Central Repository; defendant to be informed of duty to register; effect of failure to inform.

Lifetime Supervision

NRS 176.0931 Special sentence for sex offenders; petition for release from lifetime supervision.

Miscellaneous Provisions

NRS 176.094 Finding of fact in judgment; imposition of fee; required counseling for first or second offense.

NRS 176.095 State Board of Parole Commissioners may direct release of state prisoner on parole.

NRS 176.105 Judgment in criminal action generally.

NRS 176.115 Judgment against complainant for malicious prosecution when defendant not found guilty; costs; enforcement of judgment.

NRS 176.125 Entry of judgment of conviction; what papers constitute record of action.

INVESTIGATION BY DIVISION OF PAROLE AND PROBATION

NRS 176.133 Definitions.

NRS 176.135 Presentence investigation and report: When required; time for completing; training.

NRS 176.139 Presentence investigation and report: Psychosexual evaluation of certain defendants required; standards and methods for conducting evaluation; access to records; rights of confidentiality and privileges deemed waived; report of results; costs.

NRS 176.145 Presentence investigation and report: Contents of report.

NRS 176.151 General investigation and report on defendant convicted of category E felony: When required; time for completing; contents of report.

NRS 176.153 Disclosure of report of presentence investigation: Report to include certain information relating to any gang affiliation of defendant.

NRS 176.156 Disclosure of report of presentence or general investigation; corrections to report; persons entitled to use report; confidentiality of report.

NRS 176.159 Delivery of report of presentence or general investigation to Director of Department of Corrections.

NRS 176.161 Portion of certain presentence or general investigations and reports to be paid by county in which indictment found or information filed.

WITHDRAWAL OF PLEA

NRS 176.165 When plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere may be withdrawn.

DEFERRAL OF JUDGMENT

NRS 176.211 Eligibility; duration; terms and conditions; violation of term or condition; discharge and dismissal; sealing of records.

EXECUTION

NRS 176.265 Fines to be paid into State Treasury.

NRS 176.275 Judgment for fine, administrative assessment, payment of restitution or repayment of expenses is lien; additional provisions concerning judgment for payment of restitution.

NRS 176.278 Payment of restitution from civil judgment or settlement in favor of defendant and against State, political subdivision, officer, employee or contractor.

NRS 176.285 Fines in Justice Court to be paid to county treasurer; due date.

NRS 176.295 Costs when criminal action removed before trial; clerk to certify costs to auditor.

NRS 176.305 Judgment for imprisonment or fine and imprisonment until satisfied: Commitment and detention.

NRS 176.315 Judgment of imprisonment in county jail: How executed.

NRS 176.325 Judgment of imprisonment in state prison: How executed.

NRS 176.335 Duty of sheriff on receiving copies of judgment of imprisonment; Director of Department of Corrections to receive prisoner from sheriff; when term of imprisonment begins.

NRS 176.337 Court to notify defendant convicted of domestic violence concerning possession, shipment, transportation or receipt of firearm or ammunition.

NRS 176.345 Proceedings when conviction carries death penalty.

NRS 176.355 Execution of death penalty: Method; time and place; witnesses.

NRS 176.357 Request for notification of execution of death penalty; request to attend.

NRS 176.365 Director of Department of Corrections to make return on death warrant.

SUSPENSION OF EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY

General Provisions

NRS 176.415 When execution of death penalty may be stayed.

Insanity or Pregnancy

NRS 176.425 Sanity investigation: Filing of petition; stay of execution.

NRS 176.435 Sanity investigation: Conduct of hearing.

NRS 176.445 Execution of judgment when defendant found sane.

NRS 176.455 Suspension of execution when defendant found insane; proceedings on recovery of sanity.

NRS 176.465 Investigation of pregnancy: Procedure; hearing.

NRS 176.475 Proceedings after investigation: Execution of judgment; suspension of execution; issuance of warrant on termination of pregnancy.

NRS 176.485 Costs of investigations borne by State; manner of payment.

Petition for Postconviction Relief

NRS 176.486 Authority to enter stay of execution.

NRS 176.487 Determination of whether to enter stay of execution.

NRS 176.488 Entry of stay of execution and necessary orders.

NRS 176.489 Vacation of stay of execution.

NRS 176.491 Stay of execution following denial of appeal.

NRS 176.492 Dissolution of stay of execution which was improperly entered.

NEW ORDER TO EXECUTE JUDGMENT OF DEATH

NRS 176.495 New warrant generally.

NRS 176.505 Order following appeal.

NEW TRIAL OR MOTION TO VACATE JUDGMENT

NRS 176.515 Court may grant new trial or vacate judgment in certain circumstances.

ARREST OF JUDGMENT

NRS 176.525 Arrest of judgment: When granted and time in which motion is to be made.

NRS 176.535 Effect of arresting judgment.

NRS 176.545 Procedure after allowance of arrest of judgment.

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

NRS 176.555 Correction of illegal sentence.

NRS 176.565 Clerical mistakes.

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GENERAL PROVISIONS

NRS 176.002 “Division” defined. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, “Division” means the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety.

(Added to NRS by 1993, 1512; A 2001, 2568)

NRS 176.0127 Department of Corrections and Division of Parole and Probation to provide information to and assist Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary.

1. The Department of Corrections shall:

(a) Provide the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary with any available statistical information or research requested by the Committee and assist the Committee in the compilation and development of information requested by the Committee, including, but not limited to, information or research concerning the facilities and institutions of the Department of Corrections, the offenders who are or were within those facilities or institutions, rates of recidivism, the effectiveness of educational and vocational programs and the sentences which are being served or were served by those offenders; and

(b) Provide the independent contractor retained pursuant to NRS 176.0129 with any available statistical information requested by the independent contractor for the purpose of performing the projections required by NRS 176.0129.

2. The Division shall:

(a) Provide the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary with any available statistical information or research requested by the Committee and assist the Committee in the compilation and development of information concerning sentencing, probation, parole and any offenders who are or were subject to supervision by the Division; and

(Added to NRS by 1995, 1355; A 2001 Special Session, 214; 2009, 1352; 2017, 126; 2021, 2515)

NRS 176.0128 Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History to facilitate data collection and provide data and information to Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary. The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History shall:

1. Facilitate the collection of statistical data in the manner approved by the Director of the Department of Public Safety and coordinate the exchange of such data with agencies of criminal justice within this State, including:

(a) State and local law enforcement agencies;

(b) The Office of the Attorney General;

(d) The Department of Corrections; and

(e) The Division.

2. Provide the Joint Interim Standing Committee on the Judiciary with available statistical data and information requested by the Committee.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 1351; A 2021, 2516)

NRS 176.0129 Annual projections of persons imprisoned, on probation, on parole and in residential confinement. The Office of Finance shall, on an annual basis, contract for the services of an independent contractor, in accordance with the provisions of NRS 333.700, to review sentences imposed in this State and the practices of the State Board of Parole Commissioners and project annually the number of persons who will be:

1. In a facility or institution of the Department of Corrections;

2. On probation;

3. On parole; and

4. Serving a term of residential confinement,

Ê during the 10 years immediately following the date of the projection.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 1355; A 2001 Special Session, 215; 2009, 2231; 2017, 126; 2021, 2516)

PUBLIC POLICY CONCERNING SENTENCING

General Provisions

NRS 176.0131 Legislative findings and declarations. The Legislature hereby finds, and declares to be the public policy of this State, that:

1. Sentencing and corrections policies should embody fairness, consistency, proportionality and opportunity.

2. The laws of this State should convey a clear and purposeful rationale regarding sentencing and corrections. The statutes governing criminal justice should articulate the purpose of sentencing, and related policies and practices should be logical, understandable and transparent to stakeholders and the public.

3. A continuum of sentencing and corrections options should be available, with imprisonment reserved for the most serious offenders and adequate community programs for diversion and supervision of other offenders.

4. Sentencing and corrections policies should be resource sensitive as those policies may impact costs, inmate populations and public safety. Criminal justice agencies should strive to effectively measure costs and benefits.

5. Criminal justice information should be a foundation for effective data driven sentencing and corrections policies.

6. Sentencing and corrections policies should reflect current circumstances and needs.

7. Strategies to reduce crime and victimization should involve prevention, treatment, health and labor and must endeavor to utilize all available federal, academic and private resources and expertise.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4187)

NRS 176.01313 Definitions. As used in NRS 176.0131 to 176.014, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 176.01315 to 176.01322, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2871; A 2023, 1642, 2494)

NRS 176.01315 “Department” defined. “Department” means the Department of Sentencing Policy created by NRS 176.01323.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2872)

NRS 176.01317 “Executive Director” defined. “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Department.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2872)

NRS 176.0132 “Sentencing Commission” defined. “Sentencing Commission” means the Nevada Sentencing Commission created by NRS 176.0133.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4187; A 2019, 2872, 4380)

NRS 176.01322 “Subcommittee” defined. “Subcommittee” means the Subcommittee on Misdemeanors of the Sentencing Commission.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2493)

Department of Sentencing Policy

NRS 176.01323 Department created; appointment and qualifications of Executive Director; employment of staff or consultants by Executive Director.

1. The Department of Sentencing Policy is hereby created.

2. The Executive Director of the Department must be appointed by the Governor from a list of three qualified persons recommended by the Sentencing Commission.

3. The Executive Director:

(a) Is in the unclassified service of this State;

(b) Serves at the pleasure of the Sentencing Commission, except that the Executive Director may only be removed upon a finding by the Sentencing Commission that his or her performance is unsatisfactory; and

(c) Shall devote his or her entire time and attention to the duties of his or her office and shall not engage in any other gainful employment or occupation.

4. The Executive Director may, within the limits of money available for this purpose, employ or enter into a contract for the services of such employees or consultants as is necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 176.0131 to 176.014, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2872; A 2023, 1642)

NRS 176.01327 Duties of Executive Director. The Executive Director appointed pursuant to NRS 176.01323 shall:

1. Oversee all of the functions of the Department.

2. Serve as Executive Secretary of the Sentencing Commission without additional compensation.

3. Report to the Sentencing Commission on sentencing and related issues regarding the functions of the Department and provide such information to the Sentencing Commission as requested.

4. Assist the Sentencing Commission in determining necessary and appropriate recommendations to assist in carrying out the responsibilities of the Department.

5. Establish the budget for the Department.

6. Facilitate the collection and aggregation of data from the courts, Department of Corrections, Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety and any other agency of criminal justice.

7. Identify variables or sets of data concerning criminal justice that are not currently collected or shared across agencies of criminal justice within this State.

8. Assist in preparing and submitting the comprehensive report required to be prepared by the Sentencing Commission pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 176.0134.

9. Assist the Sentencing Commission in carrying out its duties pursuant to subsections 2 and 3 of NRS 176.01347 relating to the calculation of the costs avoided by this State for the immediately preceding fiscal year because of the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, and in preparing a report containing the projected amount of such costs for the next biennium and recommendations for the reinvestment of the amount of the costs.

10. Take any other actions necessary to carry out the powers and duties of the Sentencing Commission pursuant to NRS 176.0131 to 176.014, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2872; A 2021, 2412; 2023, 2495)

Nevada Sentencing Commission

1. The Nevada Sentencing Commission is hereby created within the Department. The Sentencing Commission consists of:

(a) One member who is an attorney and whose practice primarily consists of representing criminal defendants in a county whose population is less than 55,000, appointed by the Executive Director of the Department of Indigent Defense Services or his or her designee;

(b) One member who is a justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada or a retired justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada;

(d) One member who is a representative of the Administrative Office of the Courts appointed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nevada;

(e) The Director of the Department of Corrections;

(f) One member who is a representative of the Office of the Attorney General, appointed by the Attorney General;

(g) Two members appointed by the governing body of the Nevada District Attorneys Association, one of whom must be a district attorney in a county whose population is 100,000 or more and one of whom must be a district attorney in a county whose population is less than 100,000;

(h) One member who is a representative of the Office of the Clark County Public Defender, appointed by the head of the Office of the Clark County Public Defender;

(i) One member who is a representative of the Office of the Washoe County Public Defender, appointed by the head of the Office of the Washoe County Public Defender;

(j) One member who is an attorney in private practice, experienced in defending criminal actions, appointed by the governing body of the State Bar of Nevada;

(k) One member who has been a victim of a crime or is a representative of an organization supporting the rights of victims of crime, appointed by the Governor;

(l) One member who is a member of the State Board of Parole Commissioners, appointed by the State Board of Parole Commissioners;

(m) One member who is:

(1) The Chief Parole and Probation Officer; or

(2) A representative of the Division of Parole and Probation of the Department of Public Safety, appointed by the Chief Parole and Probation Officer;

(n) One member who is a representative of the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association, appointed by the Nevada Sheriffs’ and Chiefs’ Association;

(o) One member who is a representative of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, appointed by the Sheriff of Clark County;

(p) One member who is a representative of the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services;

(q) One member who is a representative of an organization that advocates on behalf of inmates, appointed by the Governor;

(r) Two members who are Senators, one of whom is appointed by the Majority Leader of the Senate and one of whom is appointed by the Minority Leader of the Senate;

(s) Two members who are members of the Assembly, one of whom is appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly and one of whom is appointed by the Minority Leader of the Assembly;

(t) One member who is:

(1) The Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation; or

(2) A representative of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, appointed by the Director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation;

(u) One member who is a representative of an organization that works with offenders upon release from incarceration to assist in reentry into the community appointed by the Chair of the Legislative Commission;

(v) One member who is a representative of the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, appointed by the Director of the Department of Public Safety; and

(w) One member who is a faculty member of the Nevada System of Higher Education who teaches criminal justice, appointed by the Governor.

2. The Executive Director shall serve as the Executive Secretary of the Sentencing Commission.

3. If any organization listed in subsection 1 ceases to exist, the appointment required pursuant to that subsection must be made by the association’s successor in interest, or, if there is no successor in interest, by the Governor.

4. Each appointed member serves a term of 2 years. Members may be reappointed for additional terms of 2 years in the same manner as the original appointments. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Sentencing Commission must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment not later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs.

5. The Legislators who are members of the Sentencing Commission are entitled to receive the salary provided for a majority of the members of the Legislature during the first 60 days of the preceding session for each day’s attendance at a meeting of the Sentencing Commission.

6. At the first regular meeting of each odd-numbered year, the members of the Sentencing Commission shall elect a Chair by majority vote who shall serve until the next Chair is elected.

7. The Sentencing Commission shall:

(a) Hold its first meeting on or before September 1 of each odd-numbered year; and

(b) Meet at least once every 3 months and may meet at such further times as deemed necessary by the Chair.

8. A member of the Sentencing Commission may designate a nonvoting alternate to attend a meeting in his or her place.

9. A majority of the members of the Sentencing Commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business, and a majority of those members present at any meeting is sufficient for any official action taken by the Sentencing Commission. A nonvoting alternate designated by a member pursuant to subsection 8 who attends a meeting of the Sentencing Commission for which the alternate is designated shall be deemed to be a member of the Sentencing Commission for the purpose of determining whether a quorum exists.

10. While engaged in the business of the Sentencing Commission, to the extent of legislative appropriation, each member of the Sentencing Commission is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

11. The Sentencing Commission may establish such working groups, task forces and similar entities from within or outside its membership as necessary to address specific issues or otherwise to assist in its work.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4187; A 2019, 2873; 2023, 1642, 2495)

NRS 176.01332 Subcommittee on Misdemeanors: Creation; membership; Chair; meetings; quorum; service without compensation; duties.

1. There is hereby created the Subcommittee on Misdemeanors of the Sentencing Commission, consisting of members appointed by the Chair of the Sentencing Commission, who must include, without limitation:

(a) One member who has expertise in:

(1) Policies and practices regarding misdemeanor sentencing implemented in this State and other states; and

(2) Administrative assessments, fines and fees related to the criminal justice system in this State and other states;

(b) One member who is a city attorney;

(d) One member who serves as a court administrator for a justice or municipal court.

2. The Chair of the Sentencing Commission shall designate one of the members of the Subcommittee to serve as the Chair of the Subcommittee.

3. The Subcommittee shall meet at the times and places specified by a call of the Chair. A majority of the members of the Subcommittee constitutes a quorum, and a quorum may exercise all the power or authority conferred on the Subcommittee. Members of the Subcommittee shall serve without compensation.

4. The Subcommittee shall:

(a) Study existing laws, policies and practices relating to misdemeanor offenses in this State and other states, including, without limitation, the sentences imposed for misdemeanor offenses in this State and other states; and

(b) Submit a biennial report describing the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the subcommittee to the Sentencing Commission.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2494)

NRS 176.01334 Subcommittee on Misdemeanors: Appointment of working groups by Chair; confidentiality of information and materials; service without compensation.

1. The Chair of the Subcommittee may appoint working groups composed of persons with subject matter expertise, including, without limitation, representations of criminal justice agencies in this State to aid in the work of the Subcommittee.

2. The Chair of the Subcommittee may appoint any person the Chair deems appropriate to serve on a working group, which may include, without limitation, representatives of criminal justice agencies within this State.

3. All information and materials received or prepared by a working group are confidential and not public record for purposes of chapter 239 of NRS.

4. The members of a working group serve without compensation.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 2494)

NRS 176.0134 Duties of Sentencing Commission. The Sentencing Commission shall:

1. Evaluate and study the effectiveness and fiscal impact of various policies and practices regarding sentencing which are employed in this State and other states, including, without limitation, the use of plea bargaining, probation, programs of enhanced supervision, programs of regimental discipline, imprisonment, sentencing recommendations, mandatory and minimum sentencing, mandatory sentencing for crimes involving the possession, manufacture and distribution of controlled substances, enhanced penalties for habitual criminals, parole, credits against sentences, residential confinement and alternatives to incarceration.

2. Recommend changes in the structure of sentencing in this State which:

(a) Are consistent with the public policy set forth in NRS 176.0131; and

(b) To the extent practicable and with consideration for their fiscal impact, incorporate general objectives and goals for sentencing.

3. Facilitate the development and maintenance of a statewide sentencing database in collaboration with state and local agencies, using existing databases or resources where appropriate.

4. Provide recommendations and advice to the Executive Director concerning the administration of the Department, including, without limitation:

(a) Receiving reports from the Executive Director and providing advice to the Executive Director concerning measures to be taken by the Department to ensure compliance with the duties of the Sentencing Commission.

(b) Reviewing information from the Department regarding sentencing of offenders in this State.

(c) Requesting any audit, investigation or review the Sentencing Commission deems necessary to carry out the duties of the Sentencing Commission.

(d) Coordinating with the Executive Director regarding the procedures for the identification and collection of data concerning the sentencing of offenders in this State.

(e) Advising the Executive Director concerning any required reports and reviewing drafts of such reports.

(f) Making recommendations to the Executive Director concerning the budget for the Department, improvements to the criminal justice system and legislation related to the duties of the Sentencing Commission.

(g) Providing advice and recommendations to the Executive Director on any other matter.

5. For each regular session of the Legislature, with the assistance of the Department, prepare a comprehensive report including the Sentencing Commission’s:

(a) Recommended changes pertaining to sentencing;

(b) Findings;

(d) Identification of outcomes resulting from the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, that were tracked and assessed as required pursuant to paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of subsection 1 of NRS 176.01343;

(e) Identification of trends observed after the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, that were tracked and assessed as required pursuant to paragraph (d) of subsection 1 of NRS 176.01343;

(f) Identification of gaps in the State’s data tracking capabilities related to the criminal justice system and recommendations for filling any such gaps as required pursuant to paragraph (e) of subsection 1 of NRS 176.01343;

(g) Recommendations for improvements, changes and budgetary adjustments; and

(h) Additional recommendations for future legislation and policy options to enhance public safety and control corrections costs.

6. Submit the report prepared pursuant to subsection 5 not later than January 15 of each odd-numbered year to:

(a) The Office of the Governor;

(b) The Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for distribution to the Legislature; and

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4189; A 2019, 2874; 2021, 2412, 2414; 2023, 2497)

NRS 176.01343 Tracking and assessment of outcomes resulting from enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019.

1. The Sentencing Commission shall:

(a) Track and assess outcomes resulting from the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, including, without limitation, the following data from the Department of Corrections:

(1) With respect to prison admissions:

(I) The total number of persons admitted to prison by type of offense, type of admission, felony category, prior criminal history, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, housing status and, if measured upon intake, risk score;

(II) The average minimum and maximum sentence term by type of offense, type of admission, felony category, prior criminal history, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, mental health status and, if measured upon intake, risk score; and

(III) The number of persons who received a clinical assessment identifying a mental health or substance use disorder upon intake.

(2) With respect to parole and release from prison:

(I) The average length of stay in prison for each type of release by type of offense, felony category, prior criminal history, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, mental health status, housing status and, if measured upon intake, risk score;

(II) The total number of persons released from prison each year by type of release, type of admission, felony category, prior criminal history, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, mental health status, housing status and, if measured upon intake, risk score;

(III) The recidivism rate of persons released from prison by type of release; and

(IV) The total number of persons released from prison each year who return to prison within 36 months by type of admission, type of release, type of return to prison, including, without limitation, whether such a subsequent prison admission was the result of a new felony conviction or a revocation of parole due to a technical violation, prior criminal history, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, mental health status, housing status and, if measured upon intake, risk score.

(3) With respect to the number of persons in prison:

(I) The total number of persons held in prison on December 31 of each year, not including those persons released from a term of prison who reside in a parole housing unit, by type of offense, type of admission, felony category, prior criminal history, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, mental health status and, if measured upon intake, risk score;

(II) The total number of persons held in prison on December 31 of each year who have been granted parole by the State Board of Parole Commissioners but remain in custody, and the reasons therefor;

(III) The total number of persons held in prison on December 31 of each year who are serving a sentence of life with or without the possibility of parole or who have been sentenced to death; and

(IV) The total number of persons as of December 31 of each year who have started a treatment program while in prison, have completed a treatment program while in prison and are awaiting a treatment program while in prison, by type of treatment program and type of offense.

(b) Track and assess outcomes resulting from the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, with respect to the following data, which the Division shall collect and report to the Sentencing Commission:

(1) With respect to the number of persons on probation or parole:

(I) The total number of supervision intakes by type of offense, felony category, prior criminal history, gender identity or expression, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, mental health status and, if measured upon intake, risk score;

(II) The average term of probation imposed for persons on probation by type of offense;

(III) The average time served by persons on probation or parole by type of discharge, felony category and type of offense;

(IV) The average time credited to a person’s term of probation or parole as a result of successful compliance with supervision;

(V) The total number of supervision discharges by type of discharge, including, without limitation, honorable discharges and dishonorable discharges, and cases resulting in a return to prison;

(VI) The recidivism rate of persons discharged from supervision by type of discharge, according to the Division’s internal definition of recidivism;

(VII) The number of persons identified as having a mental health issue or a substance use disorder; and

(VIII) The total number of persons on probation or parole who are located within this State on December 31 of each year, not including those persons who are under the custody of the Department of Corrections.

(2) With respect to persons on probation or parole who violate a condition of supervision or commit a new offense:

(I) The total number of revocations and the reasons therefor, including, without limitation, whether the revocation was the result of a mental health issue or substance use disorder;

(II) The average amount of time credited to a person’s suspended sentence or the remainder of the person’s sentence from time spent on supervision;

(III) The total number of persons receiving administrative or jail sanctions, by type of offense and felony category; and

(IV) The median number of administrative sanctions issued by the Division to persons on supervision, by type of offense and felony category.

(c) Track and assess outcomes resulting from the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, with respect to savings and reinvestment, including, without limitation:

(1) The total amount of annual savings resulting from the enactment of any legislation relating to the criminal justice system;

(2) The total annual costs avoided by this State because of the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, as calculated pursuant to NRS 176.01347; and

(3) The entities that received reinvestment funds, the total amount directed to each such entity and a description of how the funds were used.

(d) Track and assess trends observed after the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, including, without limitation, the following data, which the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History shall collect and report to the Sentencing Commission as reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation:

(1) The uniform crime rates for this State and each county in this State by index crimes and type of crime; and

(2) The percentage changes in uniform crime rates for this State and each county in this State over time by index crimes and type of crime.

(e) Identify gaps in this State’s data tracking capabilities related to the criminal justice system and make recommendations for filling any such gaps.

(f) Employ and retain other professional staff as necessary to coordinate performance and outcome measurement and develop the report required pursuant to this section.

2. As used in this section:

(a) “Technical violation” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.510.

(b) “Type of admission” means the manner in which a person entered into the custody of the Department of Corrections, according to the internal definitions used by the Department of Corrections.

(c) “Type of offense” means an offense categorized by the Department of Corrections as a violent offense, sex offense, drug offense, property offense, DUI offense or other offense, consistent with the internal data systems used by the Department of Corrections.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 4376; A 2021, 2416; 2023, 1644)

NRS 176.01347 Development of formula to calculate costs avoided by enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019; submission of statements and reports regarding costs avoided.

1. The Sentencing Commission shall develop a formula to calculate for each fiscal year the amount of costs avoided by this State because of the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019. The formula must include, without limitation, a comparison of:

(a) The annual projection of the number of persons who will be in a facility or institution of the Department of Corrections which was created by the Office of Finance pursuant to NRS 176.0129 for calendar year 2018; and

(b) The actual number of persons who are in a facility or institution of the Department of Corrections during each year.

2. Not later than December 1 of each fiscal year, the Sentencing Commission shall, with the assistance of the Department, use the formula developed pursuant to subsection 1 to calculate the costs avoided by this State for the immediately preceding fiscal year because of the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, and submit a statement of the amount of the costs avoided to the Governor and the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the Interim Finance Committee.

3. Not later than August 1 of each even-numbered year, the Sentencing Commission shall, with the assistance of the Department, prepare a report containing the projected amount of costs avoided by this State for the next biennium because of the enactment of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, and recommendations for the reinvestment of the amount of those costs to provide financial support to programs and services that address the behavioral health needs of persons involved in the criminal justice system in order to reduce recidivism. In preparing the report, the Sentencing Commission shall prioritize providing financial support to:

(a) The Department of Corrections for programs for reentry of offenders and parolees into the community, programs for vocational training and employment of offenders, educational programs for offenders and transitional work programs for offenders;

(b) The Division for services for offenders reentering the community, the supervision of probationers and parolees and programs of treatment for probationers and parolees that are proven by scientific research to reduce recidivism;

(d) The Housing Division of the Department of Business and Industry to create or provide transitional housing for probationers and parolees and offenders reentering the community; and

(e) The Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council created by NRS 176.014 for the purpose of making grants to counties for programs and treatment that reduce recidivism of persons involved in the criminal justice system.

4. Not later than August 1 of each even-numbered year, the Sentencing Commission shall submit the report prepared pursuant to subsection 3 to the Governor and to the Director of the Legislative Counsel Bureau for transmittal to the next regular session of the Legislature.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 4379; A 2019, 2419)

NRS 176.0135 Grants, bequests, devises, donations and gifts; Special Account for the Support of the Nevada Sentencing Commission.

1. The Chair of the Sentencing Commission may apply for and accept any available grants and may accept any bequests, devises, donations or gifts from any public or private source to carry out the provisions of NRS 176.0132 to 176.0139, inclusive.

2. Any money received pursuant to this section must be deposited in the Special Account for the Support of the Nevada Sentencing Commission, which is hereby created in the State General Fund. Interest and income earned on money in the Account must be credited to the Account. Money in the Account may only be used for the support of the Sentencing Commission and its activities pursuant to NRS 176.0132 to 176.0139, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4190)

NRS 176.0136 Subpoenas: Power to issue; compelling performance.

1. To carry out its powers and duties pursuant to NRS 176.0132 to 176.0139, inclusive, the Sentencing Commission, or any member thereof acting on behalf of the Sentencing Commission with a concurrence of a majority of the members of the Sentencing Commission, may issue subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, documents or other papers and testimony.

2. If any person fails to comply with a subpoena issued by the Sentencing Commission or any member thereof pursuant to this section within 20 days after the date of service of the subpoena, the Sentencing Commission may petition the district court for an order of the court compelling compliance with the subpoena.

3. Upon such a petition, the court shall enter an order directing the person subpoenaed to appear before the court at a time and place to be fixed by the court in its order, the time to be not more than 20 days after the date of service of the order, and show cause why the person has not complied with the subpoena. A certified copy of the order must be served upon the person subpoenaed.

4. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued by the Sentencing Commission or a member thereof pursuant to this section, the court shall enter an order compelling compliance with the subpoena, and upon failure to obey the order the person shall be dealt with as for contempt of court.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4190)

NRS 176.0137 Department of Corrections and Division of Parole and Probation to provide information to and assist Sentencing Commission.

1. The Department of Corrections shall:

(a) Provide the Sentencing Commission with any available statistical information or research requested by the Sentencing Commission and assist the Sentencing Commission in the compilation and development of information requested by the Sentencing Commission, including, without limitation, information or research concerning the facilities and institutions of the Department of Corrections, the offenders who are or were within those facilities or institutions, rates of recidivism, the effectiveness of educational and vocational programs and the sentences which are being served or were served by those offenders;

(b) If requested by the Sentencing Commission, make available to the Sentencing Commission the use of the computers and programs which are owned by the Department of Corrections; and

(c) Provide the independent contractor retained pursuant to NRS 176.0129 with any available statistical information requested by the independent contractor for the purpose of performing the projections required by NRS 176.0129.

2. The Division shall:

(a) Provide the Sentencing Commission with any available statistical information or research requested by the Sentencing Commission and assist the Sentencing Commission in the compilation and development of information concerning sentencing, probation, parole and any offenders who are or were subject to supervision by the Division;

(b) If requested by the Sentencing Commission, make available to the Sentencing Commission the use of the computers and programs which are owned by the Division; and

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4191)

NRS 176.0138 Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History to facilitate data collection and provide data and information to Sentencing Commission. The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History shall provide the Sentencing Commission with any statistical data and information required to be collected pursuant to NRS 176.0128, as requested by the Sentencing Commission.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4191)

NRS 176.01385 Confidentiality of information collected or stored by Department. Any information collected or stored by the Department for the purpose of analyzing and understanding the criminal justice system, including, without limitation, information from a database, interview or other source, is confidential and not a public record within the meaning of NRS 239.010.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1641)

NRS 176.0139 Annual projections of persons imprisoned, on probation, on parole and in residential confinement. The Office of Finance shall provide the Sentencing Commission with any projections on persons imprisoned, on probation, on parole and serving a term of residential confinement required pursuant to NRS 176.0129, as requested by the Sentencing Commission.

(Added to NRS by 2017, 4192)

Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council

NRS 176.014 Creation; composition; Chair; duties; terms of members; per diem allowance and travel expenses; staff; acceptance of gifts, donations, bequests, grants and money.

1. The Nevada Local Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council is hereby created. The Council consists of:

(a) One member from each county in this State whose population is less than 100,000; and

(b) Two members from each county in this State whose population is 100,000 or more.

2. Each member of the Council must be appointed by the governing body of the applicable county and must meet any qualifications adopted by the Sentencing Commission pursuant to subsection 8. The Chair of the Sentencing Commission shall appoint the Chair of the Council from among the members of the Council.

3. The Council shall:

(a) Advise the Sentencing Commission on matters related to any legislation, regulations, rules, budgetary changes and all other actions needed to implement the provisions of chapter 633, Statutes of Nevada 2019, as they relate to local governments;

(b) Identify county-level programming and treatment needs for persons involved in the criminal justice system for the purpose of reducing recidivism;

(c) Make recommendations to the Sentencing Commission regarding grants to local governments, courts and nonprofit organizations from the State General Fund;

(d) Oversee the implementation of local grants;

(e) Create performance measures to assess the effectiveness of the grants; and

(f) Identify opportunities for collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services at the state and county level for treatment services and funding.

4. Each member of the Council serves a term of 2 years. Members may be reappointed for additional terms of 2 years in the same manner as the original appointments. Any vacancy occurring in the membership of the Council must be filled in the same manner as the original appointment not later than 30 days after the vacancy occurs.

5. While engaged in the business of the Council, to the extent of legislative appropriation, each member of the Council is entitled to receive the per diem allowance and travel expenses provided for state officers and employees generally.

6. The Council may accept any gift, donation, bequest, grant or other source of money for the purpose of carrying out its duties pursuant to this section.

7. To the extent of legislative appropriation, the Sentencing Commission shall provide the Council with such staff as is necessary to carry out the duties of the Council pursuant to this section.

8. The Sentencing Commission may adopt any qualifications that a person must meet before being appointed as a member of the Council.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 4379; A 2021, 2420; 2023, 1647)

ASSIGNMENT TO PROGRAM; SENTENCE AND JUDGMENT; GENETIC MARKER ANALYSIS

Hearing; Assignment to Program

NRS 176.015 Prompt hearing; court may commit defendant or continue or alter bail before hearing; statement by defendant; presentation of mitigating evidence; rights of victim; notice of hearing.

1. Sentence must be imposed without unreasonable delay. Pending sentence, the court may commit the defendant or continue or alter the bail.

2. Before imposing sentence, the court shall:

(a) Afford counsel an opportunity to speak on behalf of the defendant; and

(b) Address the defendant personally and ask the defendant if:

(1) The defendant wishes to make a statement in his or her own behalf and to present any information in mitigation of punishment; and

(2) The defendant is a veteran or a member of the military. If the defendant meets the qualifications of subsection 1 of NRS 176A.280, the court may, if appropriate, assign the defendant to:

(I) A program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280; or

(II) If a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.280 is not available for the defendant, a program of treatment established pursuant to NRS 176A.230 or 176A.250.

3. After hearing any statements presented pursuant to subsection 2 and before imposing sentence, the court shall afford the victim an opportunity to:

(a) Appear personally, by counsel or by personal representative; and

(b) Reasonably express any views concerning the crime, the person responsible, the impact of the crime on the victim and the need for restitution.

4. The prosecutor shall give reasonable notice of the hearing to impose sentence to:

(a) The person against whom the crime was committed;

(b) A person who was injured as a direct result of the commission of the crime;

(c) The surviving spouse, parents or children of a person who was killed as a direct result of the commission of the crime; and

(d) Any other relative or victim who requests in writing to be notified of the hearing.

Ê Any defect in notice or failure of such persons to appear are not grounds for an appeal or the granting of a writ of habeas corpus. All personal information, including, but not limited to, a current or former address, which pertains to a victim or relative and which is received by the prosecutor pursuant to this subsection is confidential.

5. For the purposes of this section:

(a) “Member of the military” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.043.

(b) “Relative” of a person includes:

(1) A spouse, parent, grandparent or stepparent;

(2) A natural born child, stepchild or adopted child;

(3) A grandchild, brother, sister, half brother or half sister; or

(4) A parent of a spouse.

(d) “Victim” includes:

(1) A person, including a governmental entity, against whom a crime has been committed;

(2) A person who has been injured or killed as a direct result of the commission of a crime; and

(3) A relative of a person described in subparagraph (1) or (2).

6. This section does not restrict the authority of the court to consider any reliable and relevant evidence at the time of sentencing.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1432; A 1989, 1425; 1991, 90; 1995, 371; 1997, 3236; 2001, 889; 2009, 100; 2017, 3018; 2019, 4380)

NRS 176.016 Court may order certain homeless defendants to complete program; waiver or reduction of fines, administrative assessments and fees.

1. A justice court, municipal court or district court, as applicable, that has jurisdiction over an eligible defendant who is charged with or convicted of an eligible offense may order the eligible defendant to complete a program of treatment.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a court that orders an eligible defendant to complete a program of treatment pursuant to this section may waive or reduce any fine, administrative assessment or fee that would otherwise be imposed upon the eligible defendant for commission of the eligible offense pursuant to specific statute.

3. As used in this section:

(a) “Eligible defendant” means a homeless person who is charged with or convicted of an eligible offense.

(b) “Eligible offense” means a violation of any local ordinance prohibiting public urination or defecation or possession of an open container of an alcoholic beverage, or the same or similar conduct, or a violation of the following statutory provisions, or any local ordinance prohibiting the same or similar conduct, that is punishable as a misdemeanor:

(1) NRS 202.450.

(2) NRS 205.860.

(3) NRS 206.010.

(4) NRS 206.140.

(5) NRS 206.310.

(6) NRS 207.200.

(1) Who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate residence;

(2) With a primary residence that is a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings, including, without limitation, a car, a park, an abandoned building, a bus or train station, an airport or a camping ground; or

(3) Living in a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designated to provide temporary living arrangements, including, without limitation, transitional housing, hotels or motels paid for by any federal, state or local governmental program or any charitable organization.

Ê For the purpose of this paragraph, a person shall be deemed to be a homeless person if the person provides sufficient proof to the court that the person meets the criteria set forth in subparagraph (1), (2) or (3) or the person has recently used public services for homeless persons or if a public or private agency or entity that provides services to homeless persons provides sufficient proof to the court that the person is a homeless person.

(d) “Program of treatment” means a preprosecution diversion program, specialty court program or other program designed to assist homeless persons that is established pursuant to NRS 174.032, 176A.230, 176A.250, 176A.280, 433A.335 or another specific statute or by court rule or court order.

(Added to NRS by 2023, 1795)

NRS 176.017 Imposition of sentence on person convicted as adult for offense committed when person was under age of 18 years: Additional considerations; reduction of sentence.

1. If a person is convicted as an adult for an offense that the person committed when he or she was less than 18 years of age, in addition to any other factor that the court is required to consider before imposing a sentence upon such a person, the court shall consider the differences between juvenile and adult offenders, including, without limitation, the diminished culpability of juveniles as compared to that of adults and the typical characteristics of youth.

2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, after considering the factors set forth in subsection 1, the court may, in its discretion, reduce any mandatory minimum period of incarceration that the person is required to serve by not more than 35 percent if the court determines that such a reduction is warranted given the age of the person and his or her prospects for rehabilitation.

(Added to NRS by 2015, 618; A 2017, 1219)

Sentence of Death; Terms of Imprisonment; Restitution

NRS 176.025 Sentence of death or life imprisonment without possibility of parole not to be imposed on person under age of 18 years. A sentence of death or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole must not be imposed or inflicted upon any person convicted of a crime now punishable by death or life imprisonment without the possibility of parole who at the time of the commission of the crime was less than 18 years of age. As to such a person, the maximum punishment that may be imposed is life imprisonment with the possibility of parole.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1432; A 2005, 63; 2011, 19; 2015, 618)

1. If sentencing a person who has been found guilty of a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor, sentence the person to imprisonment for a definite period of time within the maximum limit or the minimum and maximum limits prescribed by the applicable statute, taking due account of the gravity of the particular offense and of the character of the individual defendant.

2. If sentencing a person who has been found guilty of a felony, sentence the person to a minimum term and a maximum term of imprisonment, unless a definite term of imprisonment is required by statute.

3. If restitution is appropriate, set an amount of restitution for each victim of the offense and for expenses related to extradition in accordance with NRS 179.225.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 527; A 1973, 844; 1975, 652; 1977, 414; 1987, 395; 1989, 678; 1993, 934, 1512; 1995, 551, 1248; 2019, 4381)

NRS 176.035 Conviction of two or more offenses; concurrent and consecutive sentences; aggregating consecutive sentences and sentences for additional penalties.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, whenever a person is convicted of two or more offenses, and sentence has been pronounced for one offense, the court in imposing any subsequent sentence may provide that the sentences subsequently pronounced run either concurrently or consecutively with the sentence first imposed. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 3 and 4, if the court makes no order with reference thereto, all such subsequent sentences run concurrently. For offenses committed on or after July 1, 2014, if the court imposes the sentences to run consecutively, the court must pronounce the minimum and maximum aggregate terms of imprisonment pursuant to subsection 2, unless the defendant is sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or death.

2. When aggregating terms of imprisonment pursuant to subsection 1:

(a) If at least one sentence imposes a maximum term of imprisonment for life with the possibility of parole, the court must aggregate the minimum terms of imprisonment to determine the minimum aggregate term of imprisonment, and the maximum aggregate term of imprisonment shall be deemed to be imprisonment in the state prison for life with the possibility of parole.

(b) If all the sentences impose a minimum and maximum term of imprisonment, the court must aggregate the minimum terms of imprisonment to determine the minimum aggregate term of imprisonment and must aggregate the maximum terms of imprisonment to determine the maximum aggregate term of imprisonment.

3. Except as otherwise provided in this section, whenever a person under sentence of imprisonment for committing a felony commits another crime constituting a felony and is sentenced to another term of imprisonment for that felony, the latter term must not begin until the expiration of all prior terms, including the expiration of any prior aggregated terms. If the person is a probationer at the time the subsequent felony is committed, the court may provide that the latter term of imprisonment run concurrently with any prior terms or portions thereof.

4. Whenever a person under sentence of imprisonment commits another crime constituting a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor, the court shall provide expressly whether the sentence subsequently pronounced runs concurrently or consecutively with the one first imposed.

5. Whenever a person under sentence of imprisonment commits another crime for which the punishment is death or imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole, the sentence must be executed without reference to the unexpired term of imprisonment.

6. Regardless of whether a person is under sentence of imprisonment, if the person commits another crime for which the punishment is death or imprisonment for life without the possibility of parole, the sentence must be executed without reference to eligibility for parole.

7. If a court imposes an additional penalty pursuant to NRS 193.161 to 193.1685, inclusive, the sentence imposed for the additional penalty must be aggregated with the sentence imposed for the underlying offense. A prisoner upon whom a sentence for an additional penalty is imposed pursuant to NRS 193.161 to 193.1685, inclusive, before October 1, 2019, may elect to have the sentence imposed for the additional penalty aggregated with the sentence imposed for the underlying offense in accordance with subsection 5 of NRS 213.1212.

8. This section does not prevent the State Board of Parole Commissioners from paroling a person under consecutive sentences of imprisonment from a current term of imprisonment to a subsequent term of imprisonment.

9. This section must not be construed to prohibit the aggregation of any sentences of imprisonment relating to different cases.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1432; A 1973, 181, 674; 1987, 591; 1997, 1187; 2001, 1936; 2013, 221; 2019, 233)

NRS 176.045 Imposition of concurrent or consecutive sentence on person under sentence in another jurisdiction.

1. Whenever a person convicted of a public offense in this State is under sentence of imprisonment pronounced by another jurisdiction, federal or state, whether or not the prior sentence is for the same offense, the court in imposing any sentence for the offense committed in this State may, in its discretion, provide that such sentence shall run either concurrently or consecutively with the prior sentence.

2. If the court provides that the sentence shall run concurrently, and the defendant is released by the other jurisdiction prior to the expiration of the sentence imposed in this State, the defendant shall be returned to the State of Nevada to serve out the balance of such sentence, unless the defendant is eligible for parole under the provisions of chapter 213 of NRS, and the Board of Parole Commissioners directs that the defendant be released on parole as provided in that chapter.

3. If the court makes an order pursuant to this section, the clerk of the court shall provide the Director of the Department of Corrections with a certified copy of judgment and notification of the place of out-of-state confinement.

4. If the court makes no order pursuant to this section, the sentence imposed in this State shall not begin until the expiration of all prior sentences imposed by other jurisdictions.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1432; A 1973, 180; 1977, 859; 2001 Special Session, 215)

NRS 176.055 Credit against sentence of imprisonment.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, whenever a sentence of imprisonment in the county jail or state prison is imposed, the court may order that credit be allowed against the duration of the sentence, including any minimum term or minimum aggregate term, as applicable, thereof prescribed by law, for the amount of time which the defendant has actually spent in confinement before conviction, unless the defendant’s confinement was pursuant to a judgment of conviction for another offense. Credit allowed pursuant to this subsection does not alter the date from which the term of imprisonment is computed.

2. A defendant who is convicted of a subsequent offense which was committed while the defendant was:

(a) In custody on a prior charge is not eligible for any credit on the sentence for the subsequent offense for time the defendant has spent in confinement on the prior charge, unless the charge was dismissed or the defendant was acquitted.

(b) Imprisoned in a county jail or state prison or on probation or parole from a Nevada conviction is not eligible for any credit on the sentence for the subsequent offense for the time the defendant has spent in confinement which is within the period of the prior sentence, regardless of whether any probation or parole has been formally revoked.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433; A 1971, 243; 1973, 161; 1981, 479; 2013, 222)

NRS 176.057 Effect of finding of guilty but mentally ill or acceptance of such plea.

1. If a defendant is found guilty but mentally ill pursuant to NRS 175.533 or the court accepts the defendant’s plea of guilty but mentally ill entered pursuant to NRS 174.035, and the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that:

(a) The defendant is not mentally ill at the time of sentencing, the court shall impose any sentence that the court is authorized to impose upon a defendant who pleads or is found guilty of the same offense; or

(b) The defendant is mentally ill at the time of sentencing, the court shall:

(1) Impose any sentence that the court is authorized to impose upon a defendant who pleads or is found guilty of the same offense; and

(2) Include in that sentence an order that the defendant, during the period of confinement or probation, be given or obtain such treatment as is medically indicated for the defendant’s mental illness.

2. If the sentence of a defendant includes a period of confinement at a state correctional facility, the Department of Corrections shall separate such a person from the general population of the prison and shall not return the person to that population until a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist employed by the Department finds that the person no longer requires acute mental health care. If the person is returned to the general population, the person must continue to be given or obtain such treatment as is medically indicated for the person’s mental illness.

(Added to NRS by 2007, 1413)

Administrative Assessments, Fines, Fees, Forfeitures and Community Service

NRS 176.059 Administrative assessment for misdemeanor: Collection; distribution; limitations on use.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, when a defendant pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of a misdemeanor, including the violation of any municipal ordinance, the justice or judge shall include in the sentence the sum prescribed by the following schedule as an administrative assessment and render a judgment against the defendant for the assessment:

Fine Assessment

$5 to $49........................................................................................................... $30

50 to 59............................................................................................................... 45

60 to 69............................................................................................................... 50

70 to 79............................................................................................................... 55

80 to 89............................................................................................................... 60

90 to 99............................................................................................................... 65

100 to 199........................................................................................................... 75

200 to 299........................................................................................................... 85

300 to 399........................................................................................................... 95

400 to 499........................................................................................................ 105

500 to 1,000..................................................................................................... 120

If the justice or judge sentences the defendant to perform community service in lieu of a fine, the justice or judge shall include in the sentence the amount of the administrative assessment that corresponds with the fine for which the defendant would have been responsible as prescribed by the schedule in this subsection.

2. The provisions of subsection 1 do not apply to:

(a) An ordinance regulating metered parking; or

(b) An ordinance which is specifically designated as imposing a civil penalty or liability pursuant to NRS 244.3575 or 268.019.

3. The money collected for an administrative assessment must not be deducted from the fine imposed by the justice or judge but must be taxed against the defendant in addition to the fine. The money collected for an administrative assessment must be stated separately on the court’s docket and must be included in the amount posted for bail. If bail is forfeited, the administrative assessment included in the amount posted for bail pursuant to this subsection must be disbursed in the manner set forth in subsection 5 or 6. If the defendant is found not guilty or the charges are dismissed, the money deposited with the court must be returned to the defendant. If the justice or judge cancels a fine because the fine has been determined to be uncollectible, any balance of the fine and the administrative assessment remaining unpaid shall be deemed to be uncollectible and the defendant is not required to pay it. If a fine is determined to be uncollectible, the defendant is not entitled to a refund of the fine or administrative assessment the defendant has paid and the justice or judge shall not recalculate the administrative assessment.

4. If the justice or judge permits the fine and administrative assessment to be paid in installments, the payments must be first applied to the unpaid balance of the administrative assessment. The city treasurer shall distribute partially collected administrative assessments in accordance with the requirements of subsection 5. The county treasurer shall distribute partially collected administrative assessments in accordance with the requirements of subsection 6.

5. The money collected for administrative assessments in municipal court must be paid by the clerk of the court to the city treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month. The city treasurer shall distribute, on or before the 15th day of that month, the money received in the following amounts for each assessment received:

(a) Two dollars to the county treasurer for credit to a special account in the county general fund for the use of the county’s juvenile court or for services to juvenile offenders. Any money remaining in the special account after 2 fiscal years must be deposited in the county general fund if it has not been committed for expenditure. The county treasurer shall provide, upon request by a juvenile court, monthly reports of the revenue credited to and expenditures made from the special account.

(b) Seven dollars for credit to a special revenue fund for the use of the municipal courts. Any money remaining in the special revenue fund after 2 fiscal years must be deposited in the municipal general fund if it has not been committed for expenditure. The city treasurer shall provide, upon request by a municipal court, monthly reports of the revenue credited to and expenditures made from the special revenue fund.

6. The money collected for administrative assessments in justice courts must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month. The county treasurer shall distribute, on or before the 15th day of that month, the money received in the following amounts for each assessment received:

(a) Two dollars for credit to a special account in the county general fund for the use of the county’s juvenile court or for services to juvenile offenders. Any money remaining in the special account after 2 fiscal years must be deposited in the county general fund if it has not been committed for expenditure. The county treasurer shall provide, upon request by a juvenile court, monthly reports of the revenue credited to and expenditures made from the special account.

(b) Seven dollars for credit to a special revenue fund for the use of the justice courts. Any money remaining in the special revenue fund after 2 fiscal years must be deposited in the county general fund if it has not been committed for expenditure. The county treasurer shall provide, upon request by a justice court, monthly reports of the revenue credited to and expenditures made from the special revenue fund.

7. The money apportioned to a juvenile court, a justice court or a municipal court pursuant to this section must be used, in addition to providing services to juvenile offenders in the juvenile court, to improve the operations of the court, or to acquire appropriate advanced technology or the use of such technology, or both. Money used to improve the operations of the court may include expenditures for:

(a) Training and education of personnel;

(b) Acquisition of capital goods;

(d) Audits.

8. As used in this section, “juvenile court” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 62A.180.

(Added to NRS by 1983, 907; A 1985, 907; 1987, 1417; 1989, 1058, 1980; 1991, 1554, 2181; 1993, 604, 867; 1995, 2453; 1997, 1508; 1999, 2426; 2001, 375, 2353, 2919; 2003, 1118, 1461, 2098; 2007, 40, 1413, 1741; 2009, 979; 2010, 26th Special Session, 81; 2013, 1753; 2019, 3301; 2023, 1960)

NRS 176.0611 Additional administrative assessment for misdemeanor: Authorization; collection; distribution; limitations on use.

1. A county or a city, upon recommendation of the appropriate court, may, by ordinance, authorize the justices or judges of the justice or municipal courts within its jurisdiction to impose, in addition to the administrative assessments imposed pursuant to NRS 176.059, 176.0613 and 176.0623, an administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, in any jurisdiction in which an administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities has been authorized, when a defendant pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of a misdemeanor, including the violation of any municipal ordinance, the justice or judge shall include in the sentence the sum of $10 as an administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities and render a judgment against the defendant for the assessment. If the justice or judge sentences the defendant to perform community service in lieu of a fine, the justice or judge shall include in the sentence the administrative assessment required pursuant to this subsection.

3. The provisions of subsection 2 do not apply to:

(a) An ordinance regulating metered parking; or

(b) An ordinance that is specifically designated as imposing a civil penalty or liability pursuant to NRS 244.3575 or 268.019.

4. The money collected for an administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities must not be deducted from the fine imposed by the justice or judge but must be taxed against the defendant in addition to the fine. The money collected for such an administrative assessment must be stated separately on the court’s docket and must be included in the amount posted for bail. If bail is forfeited, the administrative assessment included in the amount posted for bail pursuant to this subsection must be disbursed in the manner set forth in subsection 6 or 7. If the defendant is found not guilty or the charges are dismissed, the money deposited with the court must be returned to the defendant. If the justice or judge cancels a fine because the fine has been determined to be uncollectible, any balance of the fine and the administrative assessment remaining unpaid shall be deemed to be uncollectible and the defendant is not required to pay it. If a fine is determined to be uncollectible, the defendant is not entitled to a refund of the fine or administrative assessment the defendant has paid and the justice or judge shall not recalculate the administrative assessment.

5. If the justice or judge permits the fine and administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities to be paid in installments, the payments must be applied in the following order:

(a) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment imposed pursuant to NRS 176.059;

(b) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities pursuant to this section;

(c) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs pursuant to NRS 176.0613;

(d) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for obtaining a biological specimen and conducting a genetic marker analysis pursuant to NRS 176.0623; and

(e) To pay the fine.

6. The money collected for administrative assessments for the provision of court facilities in municipal courts must be paid by the clerk of the court to the city treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month. The city treasurer shall deposit the money received in a special revenue fund. The city may use the money in the special revenue fund only to:

(a) Acquire land on which to construct additional facilities for the municipal courts or a regional justice center that includes the municipal courts.

(b) Construct or acquire additional facilities for the municipal courts or a regional justice center that includes the municipal courts.

(d) Acquire furniture, fixtures and equipment necessitated by the construction or acquisition of additional facilities or the renovation of an existing facility for the municipal courts or a regional justice center that includes the municipal courts. This paragraph does not authorize the expenditure of money from the fund for furniture, fixtures or equipment for judicial chambers.

(e) Acquire advanced technology for use in the additional or renovated facilities.

(f) Pay debt service on any bonds issued pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 350.020 for the acquisition of land or facilities or the construction or renovation of facilities for the municipal courts or a regional justice center that includes the municipal courts.

Ê Any money remaining in the special revenue fund after 5 fiscal years must be deposited in the municipal general fund for the continued maintenance of court facilities if it has not been committed for expenditure pursuant to a plan for the construction or acquisition of court facilities or improvements to court facilities. The city treasurer shall provide, upon request by a municipal court, monthly reports of the revenue credited to and expenditures made from the special revenue fund.

7. The money collected for administrative assessments for the provision of court facilities in justice courts must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month. The county treasurer shall deposit the money received to a special revenue fund. The county may use the money in the special revenue fund only to:

(a) Acquire land on which to construct additional facilities for the justice courts or a regional justice center that includes the justice courts.

(b) Construct or acquire additional facilities for the justice courts or a regional justice center that includes the justice courts.

(d) Acquire furniture, fixtures and equipment necessitated by the construction or acquisition of additional facilities or the renovation of an existing facility for the justice courts or a regional justice center that includes the justice courts. This paragraph does not authorize the expenditure of money from the fund for furniture, fixtures or equipment for judicial chambers.

(e) Acquire advanced technology for use in the additional or renovated facilities.

(f) Pay debt service on any bonds issued pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 350.020 for the acquisition of land or facilities or the construction or renovation of facilities for the justice courts or a regional justice center that includes the justice courts.

Ê Any money remaining in the special revenue fund after 5 fiscal years must be deposited in the county general fund for the continued maintenance of court facilities if it has not been committed for expenditure pursuant to a plan for the construction or acquisition of court facilities or improvements to court facilities. The county treasurer shall provide, upon request by a justice court, monthly reports of the revenue credited to and expenditures made from the special revenue fund.

8. If money collected pursuant to this section is to be used to acquire land on which to construct a regional justice center, to construct a regional justice center or to pay debt service on bonds issued for these purposes, the county and the participating cities shall, by interlocal agreement, determine such issues as the size of the regional justice center, the manner in which the center will be used and the apportionment of fiscal responsibility for the center.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 1024; A 1995, 2482; 1997, 140; 2003, 526, 1463, 2100; 2007, 1416; 2013, 1064, 1988, 3683; 2015, 2955; 2017, 2905; 2019, 384)

NRS 176.0613 Additional administrative assessment for misdemeanor: Authorization; collection; distribution; limitations on use.

1. The justices or judges of the justice or municipal courts shall impose, in addition to an administrative assessment imposed pursuant to NRS 176.059, 176.0611 and 176.0623, an administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, when a defendant pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of a misdemeanor, including the violation of any municipal ordinance, the justice or judge shall include in the sentence the sum of $7 as an administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs and render a judgment against the defendant for the assessment. If a defendant is sentenced to perform community service in lieu of a fine, the sentence must include the administrative assessment required pursuant to this subsection.

3. The provisions of subsection 2 do not apply to:

(a) An ordinance regulating metered parking; or

(b) An ordinance which is specifically designated as imposing a civil penalty or liability pursuant to NRS 244.3575 or 268.019.

4. The money collected for an administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs must not be deducted from the fine imposed by the justice or judge but must be taxed against the defendant in addition to the fine. The money collected for such an administrative assessment must be stated separately on the court’s docket and must be included in the amount posted for bail. If bail is forfeited, the administrative assessment included in the bail pursuant to this subsection must be disbursed pursuant to subsection 6 or 7. If the defendant is found not guilty or the charges are dismissed, the money deposited with the court must be returned to the defendant. If the justice or judge cancels a fine because the fine has been determined to be uncollectible, any balance of the fine and the administrative assessment remaining unpaid shall be deemed to be uncollectible and the defendant is not required to pay it. If a fine is determined to be uncollectible, the defendant is not entitled to a refund of the fine or administrative assessment the defendant has paid and the justice or judge shall not recalculate the administrative assessment.

5. If the justice or judge permits the fine and administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs to be paid in installments, the payments must be applied in the following order:

(a) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment imposed pursuant to NRS 176.059;

(b) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities pursuant to NRS 176.0611;

(d) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for obtaining a biological specimen and conducting a genetic marker analysis pursuant to NRS 176.0623; and

(e) To pay the fine.

6. The money collected for an administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs in municipal court must be paid by the clerk of the court to the city treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month. On or before the 15th day of that month, the city treasurer shall deposit the money received for each administrative assessment with the State Controller for credit to a special account in the State General Fund administered by the Office of Court Administrator.

7. The money collected for an administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs in justice courts must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month. On or before the 15th day of that month, the county treasurer shall deposit the money received for each administrative assessment with the State Controller for credit to a special account in the State General Fund administered by the Office of Court Administrator.

8. The Office of Court Administrator shall allocate the money credited to the State General Fund pursuant to subsections 6 and 7 to courts to assist with the funding or establishment of specialty court programs.

9. Money that is apportioned to a court from administrative assessments for the provision of specialty court programs must be used by the court to:

(a) Pay for the treatment and testing of persons who participate in the program; and

(b) Improve the operations of the specialty court program by any combination of:

(1) Acquiring necessary capital goods;

(2) Providing for personnel to staff and oversee the specialty court program;

(3) Providing training and education to personnel;

(4) Studying the management and operation of the program;

(5) Conducting audits of the program;

(6) Supplementing the funds used to pay for judges to oversee a specialty court program; or

(7) Acquiring or using appropriate technology.

10. As used in this section:

(a) “Office of Court Administrator” means the Office of Court Administrator created pursuant to NRS 1.320; and

(b) “Specialty court program” means a program established by a court to facilitate testing, treatment and oversight of certain persons over whom the court has jurisdiction and who the court has determined suffer from a mental illness or uses alcohol or other substances. Such a program includes, without limitation, a program established pursuant to NRS 176A.230, 176A.250 or 176A.280.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 2096; A 2007, 1418; 2009, 101; 2013, 1066, 1990, 3686; 2015, 2955; 2017, 2905; 2019, 4382)

NRS 176.062 Administrative assessment for felony or gross misdemeanor: Collection; distribution; limitations on use.

1. When a defendant pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of a felony or gross misdemeanor, the judge shall include in the sentence the sum of $25 as an administrative assessment and render a judgment against the defendant for the assessment.

2. The money collected for an administrative assessment:

(a) Must not be deducted from any fine imposed by the judge;

(b) Must be taxed against the defendant in addition to the fine; and

3. The money collected for administrative assessments in district courts must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month. The county treasurer shall distribute, on or before the 15th day of that month, the money received in the following amounts for each assessment received:

(a) Five dollars for credit to a special account in the county general fund for the use of the district court.

(b) The remainder of each assessment to the State Controller.

4. The State Controller shall credit the money received pursuant to subsection 3 to a special account for the assistance of criminal justice in the State General Fund, and distribute the money from the account to the Attorney General as authorized by the Legislature. Any amount received in excess of the amount authorized by the Legislature for distribution must remain in the account.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 846; A 1991, 1153; 1995, 2455; 2001, 2921; 2003, 1465; 2007, 1420)

NRS 176.0623 Additional administrative assessment for felony, gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor: Authorization; collection; distribution; limitations on use.

1. In addition to any other administrative assessment imposed, when a defendant pleads guilty, is found guilty or enters a plea of nolo contendere to a misdemeanor, gross misdemeanor or felony, including the violation of any municipal ordinance, on or after July 1, 2013, the justice or judge of the justice, municipal or district court, as applicable, shall include in the sentence the sum of $3 as an administrative assessment for obtaining a biological specimen and conducting a genetic marker analysis and shall render a judgment against the defendant for the assessment. If a defendant is sentenced to perform community service in lieu of a fine, the sentence must include the administrative assessment required pursuant to this subsection.

2. The money collected for an administrative assessment for obtaining a biological specimen and conducting a genetic marker analysis must not be deducted from the fine imposed by the justice or judge but must be taxed against the defendant in addition to the fine. The money collected for such an administrative assessment must be stated separately on the court’s docket and must be included in the amount posted for bail. If bail is forfeited, the administrative assessment included in the bail pursuant to this subsection must be disbursed pursuant to subsection 4. If the defendant is found not guilty or the charges are dismissed, the money deposited with the court must be returned to the defendant. If the justice or judge cancels a fine because the fine has been determined to be uncollectible, any balance of the fine and the administrative assessment remaining unpaid shall be deemed to be uncollectible, and the defendant is not required to pay it. If a fine is determined to be uncollectible, the defendant is not entitled to a refund of the fine or administrative assessment he or she has paid, and the justice or judge shall not recalculate the administrative assessment.

3. If the justice or judge permits the fine and administrative assessment for the provision of genetic marker analysis to be paid in installments, the payments must be applied in the following order:

(a) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment imposed pursuant to NRS 176.059;

(b) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for the provision of court facilities pursuant to NRS 176.0611;

(c) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for the provision of specialty court programs pursuant to NRS 176.0613;

(d) To pay the unpaid balance of an administrative assessment for obtaining a biological specimen and conducting a genetic marker analysis pursuant to this section; and

(e) To pay the fine.

4. The money collected for an administrative assessment for the provision of genetic marker analysis must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month for credit to the fund for genetic marker analysis pursuant to NRS 176.0915.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1062)

NRS 176.0625 Administrative assessment, fine or fee for felony or gross misdemeanor: Collection by certain entities.

1. If a fine, administrative assessment or fee is imposed pursuant to this chapter upon a defendant who pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of a felony or gross misdemeanor, the district court entering the judgment of conviction shall forward to the county treasurer or other office assigned by the county to make collections the information necessary to collect the fine, administrative assessment or fee. The county treasurer or other office assigned by the county to make collections is responsible for such collection efforts and has the authority to collect the fine, administrative assessment or fee.

2. If the county treasurer or other office assigned by the county to make collections is unable to collect the fine, administrative assessment or fee after 60 days, the county treasurer may assign to the Office of the State Controller the responsibility for collection of the fine, administrative assessment or fee through a cooperative agreement pursuant to NRS 353.650, so long as the Office of the State Controller is willing and able to make such collection efforts.

3. If the county treasurer and the Office of the State Controller enter into a cooperative agreement pursuant to NRS 353.650, the county treasurer or other county office assigned by the county to make collections shall forward to the Office of the State Controller the necessary information. For the purposes of this section, the information necessary to collect the fine, administrative assessment or fee shall be considered and limited to:

(a) The name of the defendant;

(b) The date of birth of the defendant;

(d) The last known address of the defendant; and

(e) The nature and the amount of money owed by the defendant.

4. If the Office of the State Controller is successful in collecting the fine, administrative assessment or fee, the money collected must be returned to the originating county, minus the costs and fees actually incurred in collecting the fine, administrative assessment or fee pursuant to NRS 176.0635.

5. Any money collected pursuant to subsection 4 must be deposited in the State Treasury, pursuant to NRS 176.265.

6. Any record created pursuant to subsection 3 that contains personal identifying information shall not be considered a public record pursuant to NRS 239.010 and must be treated pursuant to NRS 239.0105.

7. Unless otherwise prohibited by law, the entity responsible for collecting the fine, administrative assessment or fee pursuant to this section has the authority to compromise the amount to be collected for the purpose of satisfying the judgment.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 909)

NRS 176.063 Administrative assessment, fine or fee for felony or gross misdemeanor: Court must advise defendant regarding lien. If a district court imposes a fine, administrative assessment or fee upon a defendant who pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of a felony or gross misdemeanor, the district court judge shall advise the defendant at the time of sentencing that:

1. The judgment constitutes a lien, pursuant to NRS 176.275; and

2. If the defendant does not satisfy the lien, collection efforts may be undertaken against the defendant pursuant to the laws of this State.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 910)

NRS 176.0635 Administrative assessment, fine or fee for felony or gross misdemeanor: Additional costs and fees for collection.

1. A defendant who pleads guilty or guilty but mentally ill or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill who owes a fine, administrative assessment or fee, pursuant to NRS 176.0625, must be assessed by and pay to the county treasurer or other office assigned by the county to make collections the following costs and fees if the county treasurer or other office assigned by the county to make collections is successful in collecting the fine, administrative assessment or fee:

(a) The costs and fees actually incurred in collecting the fine, administrative assessment or fee; and

(b) A fee payable to the county treasurer in the amount of 2 percent of the amount of the fine, administrative assessment or fee assigned to the county treasurer or other office assigned by the county to make collections.

2. The total amount of the costs and fees required to be collected pursuant to subsection 1 must not exceed 35 percent of the amount of the fine, administrative assessment or fee or $50,000, whichever is less.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 910)

NRS 176.064 Collection fee for unpaid administrative assessment, fine, fee or restitution; use of collection agency; civil judgment; attachment or garnishment; imprisonment.

1. If a fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution is imposed upon a defendant pursuant to this chapter, whether or not the fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution is in addition to any other punishment, and the fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution or any part of it remains unpaid after the time established by the court for its payment, the defendant is liable for a collection fee, to be imposed by the court at the time it finds that the fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution is delinquent, of:

(a) Not more than $100, if the amount of the delinquency is less than $2,000.

(b) Not more than $500, if the amount of the delinquency is $2,000 or greater, but is less than $5,000.

2. A state or local entity that is responsible for collecting a delinquent fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution may, in addition to attempting to collect the fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution through any other lawful means, take the following actions:

(a) Request that the court take appropriate action pursuant to subsection 3.

(b) If the defendant has been found guilty of the offense for which the fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution was imposed, contract with a collection agency licensed pursuant to NRS 649.075 to collect the delinquent amount and the collection fee. The collection agency must be paid as compensation for its services an amount not greater than the amount of the collection fee imposed pursuant to subsection 1, in accordance with the provisions of the contract.

3. The court may, on its own motion or at the request of a state or local entity that is responsible for collecting the delinquent fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution, take the following actions:

(a) Enter a civil judgment for the amount due in favor of the state or local entity that is responsible for collecting the delinquent fine, administrative assessment, fee or restitution. A civil judgment entered pursuant to this paragraph may be enforced and renewed in the manner provided by law for the enforcement and renewal of a judgment for money rendered in a civil action. If the court has entered a civil judgment pursuant to this paragraph and the person against whom the judgment is entered is not indigent and has not satisfied the judgment within the time established by the court, the person may be dealt with as for contempt of court.

(b) If the court determines that the defendant has the ability to pay the amount due and is willfully avoiding payment, order the confinement of the defendant in the appropriate prison, jail or detention facility, as provided in NRS 176.065 and 176.075.

4. Money collected from a collection fee imposed pursuant to subsection 1 must be distributed in the following manner:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), if the money is collected by or on behalf of a municipal court, the money must be deposited in a special fund in the appropriate city treasury. The city may use the money in the fund only to develop and implement a program for the collection of fines, administrative assessments, fees and restitution and to hire additional personnel necessary for the success of such a program.

(b) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), if the money is collected by or on behalf of a justice court or district court, the money must be deposited in a special fund in the appropriate county treasury. The county may use the money in the special fund only to:

(1) Develop and implement a program for the collection of fines, administrative assessments, fees and restitution and to hire additional personnel necessary for the success of such a program; or

(2) Improve the operations of a court by providing funding for:

(I) A civil law self-help center; or

(II) Court security personnel and equipment for a regional justice center that includes the justice courts of that county.

(c) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d), if the money is collected by a state entity, the money must be deposited in an account, which is hereby created in the State Treasury. The Court Administrator may use the money in the account only to develop and implement a program for the collection of fines, administrative assessments, fees and restitution in this State and to hire additional personnel necessary for the success of such a program.

(d) If the money is collected by a collection agency, after the collection agency has been paid its fee pursuant to the terms of the contract, any remaining money must be deposited in the state, city or county treasury, whichever is appropriate, to be used only for the purposes set forth in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of this subsection.

5. Any collection fee imposed pursuant to subsection 1 must be assessed on a per case basis and not on a per charge basis. The provisions of this subsection must not be construed to apply to any credit card processing fees that are assessed solely for the purpose of recouping any costs incurred to process a credit card payment. As used in this subsection, “case” means a single complaint, citation, information or indictment naming a single defendant that is based on the same act or transaction or based on two or more acts or transactions connected together or constituting parts of a common scheme or plan.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 899; A 1999, 425; 2001, 2569; 2013, 530; 2019, 2273, 2452; 2021, 3292)

1. For the purposes of this chapter, a person who commits a minor traffic offense is presumed to be indigent and not to have the ability to pay a fine, administrative assessment or fee imposed pursuant to this chapter if the person:

(a) Receives public assistance, as that term is defined in NRS 422A.065;

(b) Resides in public housing, as that term is defined in NRS 315.021; or

2. As used in this section, “minor traffic offense” means a violation of any state or local law or ordinance governing the operation of a motor vehicle upon any highway within this State other than:

(a) A violation of chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, or 706 of NRS that causes the death of a person;

(b) A violation of NRS 484C.110 or 484C.120; or

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2452)

NRS 176.0647 Circumstances under which fine, administrative assessment or fee owed by defendant who commits minor traffic offense is deemed uncollectible. Any delinquent fine, administrative assessment or fee owed by a defendant pursuant to NRS 176.064 who commits a minor traffic offense as defined in NRS 176.0643 is deemed to be uncollectible if after 10 years it remains impossible or impracticable to collect the delinquent amount.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 2452; A 2021, 3353)

NRS 176.065 Rate of additional imprisonment in default of administrative assessment, fine or forfeiture.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, when a person is sentenced to both fine and imprisonment, or to pay a forfeiture in addition to imprisonment, the court may, pursuant to NRS 62B.420 or 176.064, order that the person be confined in the state prison, the city or county jail or a detention facility, whichever is designated in the person’s sentence of imprisonment, for an additional period of 1 day for each $150 of the amount until the administrative assessment and the fine or forfeiture are satisfied or the maximum term of imprisonment prescribed by law for the offense committed has elapsed, whichever is earlier, but the person’s eligibility for parole is governed only by the person’s sentence of imprisonment.

2. The provisions of this section do not apply to indigent persons unless an indigent person has been provided with the opportunity to perform community service to satisfy the entire amount owed and has failed to perform such community service. For the purposes of this subsection, a person is indigent if the person:

(a) Receives public assistance, as that term is defined in NRS 422A.065;

(b) Resides in public housing, as that term is defined in NRS 315.021; or

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433; A 1973, 32; 1983, 434, 908; 1989, 1178; 1997, 901; 2013, 532; 2019, 2275)

NRS 176.075 Rate of imprisonment in default of administrative assessment, fine or forfeiture.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, when a person is sentenced to pay a fine or forfeiture without an accompanying sentence of imprisonment, the court may, pursuant to NRS 62B.420 or 176.064, order that the person be confined in the city or county jail or detention facility for a period of not more than 1 day for each $150 of the amount until the administrative assessment and the fine or forfeiture are satisfied.

(a) Receives public assistance, as that term is defined in NRS 422A.065;

(b) Resides in public housing, as that term is defined in NRS 315.021; or

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433; A 1983, 434, 908; 1989, 1178; 1997, 901; 2013, 532; 2019, 2276)

NRS 176.085 Reduction of excessive fine or administrative assessment; payment in installments. Whenever, after a fine and administrative assessment have been imposed but before they have been discharged by payment or confinement, it is made to appear to the judge or justice imposing the fine or administrative assessment or his or her successor:

1. That the fine or administrative assessment is excessive in relation to the financial resources of the defendant, the judge or justice or his or her successor may reduce the fine accordingly.

2. That the discharge of the fine or administrative assessment is not within the defendant’s present financial ability to pay, the judge or justice or his or her successor may direct that the fine be paid in installments.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433; A 1973, 388; 1983, 908)

NRS 176.087 Imposition of community service in lieu of fine, administrative assessment, fee or imprisonment or as condition of probation.

1. Except where the imposition of a specific criminal penalty is mandatory, a court may order a convicted person to perform supervised community service:

(a) In lieu of all or a part of any fine, administrative assessment, fee or imprisonment that may be imposed for the commission of a misdemeanor; or

(b) As a condition of probation granted for another offense.

2. The community service must be performed for and under the supervising authority of a county, city, town or other political subdivision or agency of the State of Nevada or a charitable organization that renders service to the community or its residents.

3. The court may require the convicted person to deposit with the court a reasonable sum of money to pay for the cost of policies of insurance against liability for personal injury and damage to property or for industrial insurance, or both, during those periods in which the person performs the community service, unless, in the case of industrial insurance, it is provided by the authority for which the person performs the community service.

4. The following conditions apply to any such community service imposed by the court:

(a) The court must fix the period of community service that is imposed as punishment or a condition of probation and distribute the period over weekends or over other appropriate times that will allow the convicted person to continue employment and to care for the person’s family. The period of community service fixed by the court must not exceed, for a:

(1) Misdemeanor, 200 hours;

(2) Gross misdemeanor, 600 hours; or

(3) Felony, 1,000 hours.

(b) A supervising authority listed in subsection 2 must agree to accept the convicted person for community service before the court may require the convicted person to perform community service for that supervising authority. The supervising authority must be located in or be the town or city of the convicted person’s residence or, if that placement is not possible, one located within the jurisdiction of the court or, if that placement is not possible, the authority may be located outside the jurisdiction of the court.

(c) Community service that a court requires pursuant to this section must be supervised by an official of the supervising authority or by a person designated by the authority.

(d) The court may require the supervising authority to report periodically to the court or to a probation officer the convicted person’s performance in carrying out the punishment or condition of probation.

5. For each hour of community service that is performed by a person pursuant to this section, the court must provide a credit of not less than the amount of the state minimum wage toward the payment of any fine that was imposed against the person for the commission of the offense for which the person was ordered to perform community service.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 486; A 1991, 1930; 1997, 33; 2001 Special Session, 133; 2019, 2276, 2454; 2023, 163)

Preservation of Biological Evidence and Genetic Marker Analysis

NRS 176.0911 Definitions. As used in NRS 176.0911 to 176.0919, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 176.09111 to 176.09119, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1668; A 2001, 3032; 2009, 1846; 2013, 1068)

NRS 176.09111 “Agency of criminal justice” defined. “Agency of criminal justice” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179A.030.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1056)

NRS 176.09112 “Biological specimen” defined. “Biological specimen” means a biological sample, tissue, fluid or other bodily sample suitable for genetic marker analysis, obtained from a person or from physical evidence.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1056)

NRS 176.09113 “CODIS” defined. “CODIS” means the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Combined DNA Index System that allows for the storage and exchange of DNA records submitted by federal, state and local forensic DNA laboratories. The term includes the National DNA Index System administered and operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1056)

NRS 176.09114 “DNA” defined. “DNA” means deoxyribonucleic acid which is located in the cells of a person and which provides the genetic blueprint of a person.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

NRS 176.09115 “DNA profile” defined. “DNA profile” means the genetic constitution of a person at defined locations in the DNA of the person.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

NRS 176.09116 “DNA record” defined. “DNA record” means a database record, stored in the State DNA Database or CODIS, that includes the DNA profile of a person and data required to manage the record, including, without limitation, the identity of the agency submitting the database record, the identification number of the biological specimen and the names of personnel who conducted the genetic marker analysis.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

NRS 176.09117 “Forensic laboratory” defined. “Forensic laboratory” means any laboratory designated pursuant to NRS 176.0917.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

NRS 176.09118 “Genetic marker analysis” defined. “Genetic marker analysis” means the analytical testing process of a biological specimen that results in a DNA profile.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

NRS 176.09119 “State DNA Database” defined. “State DNA Database” means the database established pursuant to NRS 176.09121.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

NRS 176.0912 Biological evidence secured in connection with investigation or prosecution; required preservation.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, upon the conviction of a defendant for a category A or B felony, an agency of criminal justice that has in its possession or custody any biological evidence secured in connection with the investigation or prosecution of the defendant shall preserve such evidence until the expiration of any sentence imposed on the defendant.

2. Biological evidence subject to the requirements of this section may be consumed for testing upon notice to the defendant.

3. An agency of criminal justice may establish procedures for:

(a) Retaining probative samples of biological evidence subject to the requirements of this section; and

(b) Disposing of bulk evidence that does not affect the suitability of such probative samples for testing.

4. The provisions of this section must not be construed to restrict or limit an agency of criminal justice from establishing procedures for the retention, preservation and disposal of biological evidence secured in connection with other criminal cases.

5. As used in this section, “biological evidence” means any semen, blood, saliva, hair, skin tissue or other identified biological material removed from physical evidence.

(Added to NRS by 2009, 1845; A 2013, 1068)

NRS 176.09121 State DNA Database: Establishment; duties.

1. The State DNA Database is hereby established to serve as this State’s repository for DNA records and to provide DNA records to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

2. The Forensic Science Division of the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office shall oversee, manage and administer the State DNA Database and shall:

(a) Implement policies for the management and administration of the State DNA Database, including, without limitation, any system for the identification of DNA profiles and DNA records that is necessary to support agencies of criminal justice.

(b) Adopt policies and protocols and enter into any necessary agreements to implement the provisions of NRS 176.0911 to 176.0919, inclusive.

(d) Act as a liaison between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other state agencies of criminal justice relating to this State’s participation in CODIS.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

1. If a person is arrested for a felony pursuant to a warrant, the law enforcement agency making the arrest shall:

(a) Submit the name, date of birth, fingerprints and any other information identifying the person to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History;

(b) Upon booking the person into a city or county jail or detention facility, and before the person is released from custody, obtain a biological specimen from the person, through a cheek swab, pursuant to the provisions of this section; and

(c) Submit the biological specimen to the appropriate forensic laboratory for genetic marker analysis in accordance with the provisions of this section.

2. If a person is arrested for a felony without a warrant, the law enforcement agency making the arrest shall:

(a) Submit the name, date of birth, fingerprints and any other information identifying the person to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History;

(c) Submit the biological specimen to the appropriate forensic laboratory for genetic marker analysis in accordance with the provisions of this section after receiving notice that a court or magistrate has determined that probable cause existed for the person’s arrest; and

(d) If a court or magistrate determines that probable cause did not exist for the person’s arrest, destroy the biological specimen within 5 business days after receiving notice of the determination by the court or magistrate.

3. A law enforcement agency shall not knowingly obtain a biological specimen from a person who has previously submitted such a specimen for an arrest or conviction of a prior offense unless the law enforcement agency or a court or magistrate determines that an additional specimen is necessary.

4. If a law enforcement agency has not already obtained a biological specimen from a person arrested for an offense for which a biological specimen must be obtained pursuant to this section at the time a court or magistrate sets bail or considers releasing a person on his or her own recognizance, the court or magistrate shall:

(a) Require the person to provide a biological specimen as a condition of being admitted to bail or released on his or her own recognizance; and

(b) Require the biological specimen to be provided to the appropriate forensic laboratory.

5. The Attorney General or a district attorney may petition a district court for an order requiring a person arrested for an offense for which a biological specimen must be obtained pursuant to this section to provide a biological specimen:

(a) Through a cheek swab; or

(b) By alternative means, if the person will not cooperate.

Ê Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the collection of a biological specimen by order of a court of competent jurisdiction or the collection of a biological specimen from a person who is required to provide such a specimen pursuant to this section.

6. Upon receipt of a biological specimen, the forensic laboratory shall proceed with a genetic marker analysis. If the forensic laboratory determines that the biological specimen is inadequate or otherwise unusable, the law enforcement agency may obtain an additional biological specimen from the person arrested unless the person arrested is eligible to request destruction of the biological specimen and purging of his or her DNA profile or DNA record pursuant to this section.

7. Upon completion of a genetic marker analysis of a person pursuant to this section, the forensic laboratory shall inform the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History that the forensic laboratory has created a DNA profile of the person and will be submitting the DNA profile of the person for inclusion in the State DNA Database and CODIS. The Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History shall include an indication on the criminal history record of the person regarding the collection of a biological specimen and the creation of a DNA profile, but may not include, in its records, any other information relating to the biological specimen, DNA profile or DNA record of the person.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1058)

NRS 176.09125 Destruction of biological specimen and purging of DNA record: Grounds; written request; duties of Central Repository, forensic laboratory and State DNA Database.

1. A person whose record of criminal history indicates the collection of a biological specimen and whose DNA profile and DNA record have been included in the State DNA Database and CODIS pursuant to NRS 176.09123 may make a written request to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, using the form created pursuant to NRS 176.09165, that the biological specimen be destroyed and the DNA profile and DNA record be purged from the forensic laboratory, the State DNA Database and CODIS on the grounds that:

(a) The conviction on which the authority for keeping the biological specimen or the DNA profile or DNA record has been reversed and the case dismissed; or

(b) The arrest which led to the inclusion of the biological specimen or the DNA profile or DNA record:

(1) Has resulted in a felony charge that has been resolved by a dismissal, the successful completion of a preprosecution diversion program pursuant to NRS 174.033, a conditional discharge, an acquittal or an agreement entered into by a prosecuting attorney and a defendant in which the defendant, in exchange for a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere, receives a charge other than a felony; or

(2) Has not resulted in any additional criminal charge for a felony within 3 years after the date of the arrest.

2. Within 6 weeks after receiving a written request pursuant to subsection 1, the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History shall forward the request and all supporting documentation to the forensic laboratory holding the biological specimen. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, upon receipt of the written request, the forensic laboratory shall destroy any biological specimen from the person and purge the DNA profile of the person if the written request is accompanied by:

(a) A certified copy of the court order reversing and dismissing the conviction; or

(b) For any biological specimen obtained pursuant to an arrest for which a biological specimen must be provided pursuant to NRS 176.09123:

(1) A certified copy of the dismissal, the successful completion of a preprosecution diversion program pursuant to NRS 174.033, a conditional discharge, an acquittal or the agreement entered into by the prosecuting attorney and the defendant in which the defendant, in exchange for a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere, received a charge other than a felony; or

(2) A sworn affidavit from the law enforcement agency which submitted the biological specimen that no felony charges arising from the arrest have been filed within 3 years after the date of the arrest.

3. The forensic laboratory shall not destroy a biological specimen or purge the DNA profile of a person if the forensic laboratory is notified by a law enforcement agency that the person has a prior felony, a new felony arrest or a pending felony charge for which collection of a biological specimen is authorized pursuant to NRS 176.09123.

4. If a forensic laboratory:

(a) Determines that the requirements to destroy a biological specimen or purge a DNA profile or DNA record of a person have not been met, the forensic laboratory shall notify the Central Repository of Nevada Records of Criminal History of that fact. The Central Repository shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, notify the person that his or her request has been denied.

(b) Destroys a biological specimen and purges a DNA profile pursuant to this section, the forensic laboratory shall take the following actions:

(1) Notify the State DNA Database that the DNA profile and DNA record of the person must be purged from the State DNA Database and from CODIS. Upon receipt of such notification, the DNA profile and DNA record of the person must be purged from the State DNA Database and CODIS.

(2) Notify the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History that the forensic laboratory has destroyed the biological specimen and purged the DNA profile of the person and has notified the State DNA Database that the DNA profile and DNA record of the person must be purged from the State DNA Database and CODIS. Upon receipt of such notification, the Central Repository shall, as soon as reasonably practicable, notify the person that his or her request has been granted, his or her biological specimen has been destroyed by the forensic laboratory and his or her DNA profile and DNA record have been purged from the forensic laboratory, the State DNA Database and CODIS.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1058; A 2017, 3013)

NRS 176.09127 Payment of costs for obtaining biological specimen, destroying biological specimen and purging DNA record. Any cost that is incurred to obtain a biological specimen from a person pursuant to NRS 176.09123 or to destroy a biological specimen or to purge a DNA profile or DNA record from a forensic laboratory, the State DNA Database or CODIS pursuant to NRS 176.09125:

1. Is a charge against the county in which the person was arrested; and

2. Must be paid as provided in NRS 176.0915.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1058)

NRS 176.09129 Storage and maintenance of biological specimen, DNA profile, DNA record and information; release of information; confidentiality; penalty for unauthorized disclosure of information.

1. The biological specimen, DNA profile, DNA record and any other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person must, at all times, be stored and maintained in the forensic laboratory, State DNA Database or CODIS, as applicable, and may only be made available in accordance with the provisions of this section. The biological specimen, DNA profile, DNA record, other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person and all computer software used by the forensic laboratory and the State DNA Database for the State DNA Database and for CODIS are confidential and are not public books or records within the meaning of NRS 239.010.

2. If any information related to a biological specimen, DNA profile or DNA record contained in CODIS is requested, the forensic laboratory shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal law and all applicable statutes and regulations governing the release of such information. All requests for any such information must be directed through the casework CODIS administrator of the forensic laboratory. To minimize duplication in the collection of a biological specimen and the conducting of a genetic marker analysis, a forensic laboratory may make information available to any agency of criminal justice to verify whether a biological specimen has been collected from a person and a genetic marker analysis has been conducted.

3. Except as otherwise authorized by this section or NRS 176.09123, 176.09125 or 176.09127, by federal law or by another specific statute, a biological specimen obtained pursuant to NRS 176.09123, a DNA profile, a DNA record and any other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person must not be shared with or disclosed to any person other than the authorized personnel who have possession and control of the biological specimen, DNA profile, DNA record or other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person, except pursuant to:

(a) A court order; or

(b) A request from a law enforcement agency during the course of an investigation.

Ê A person who violates any provision of this subsection is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1058)

NRS 176.0913 Biological specimen to be obtained from certain defendants; identifying information submitted to Central Repository; genetic marker analysis; release of information; costs.

1. If a defendant is convicted of an offense listed in subsection 4:

(a) The name, social security number, date of birth, fingerprints and any other information identifying the defendant must be submitted to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History; and

(b) Unless a biological specimen was previously obtained upon arrest pursuant to NRS 176.09123, a biological specimen must be obtained from the defendant pursuant to the provisions of this section and the specimen must be used for a genetic marker analysis. If a biological specimen was previously obtained upon arrest pursuant to NRS 176.09123, the court shall notify the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History, who in turn shall notify the appropriate forensic laboratory.

2. If the defendant is committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, the Department of Corrections shall arrange for the biological specimen to be obtained from the defendant. The Department of Corrections shall provide the specimen to the forensic laboratory that has been designated by the county in which the defendant was convicted to conduct or oversee genetic marker analysis for the county pursuant to NRS 176.0917.

3. If the defendant is not committed to the custody of the Department of Corrections, the Division shall arrange for the biological specimen to be obtained from the defendant. The Division shall provide the specimen to the forensic laboratory that has been designated by the county in which the defendant was convicted to conduct or oversee genetic marker analysis for the county pursuant to NRS 176.0917. Any cost that is incurred to obtain a biological specimen from a defendant pursuant to this subsection is a charge against the county in which the defendant was convicted and must be paid as provided in NRS 176.0915.

4. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, the provisions of subsection 1 apply to a defendant who is convicted of:

(a) A felony;

(b) A crime against a child as defined in NRS 179D.0357;

(d) Abuse or neglect of an older person or a vulnerable person pursuant to NRS 200.5099;

(e) A second or subsequent offense for stalking pursuant to NRS 200.575;

(f) An attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (a) to (e), inclusive;

(g) Failing to register with a local law enforcement agency as a convicted person as required pursuant to NRS 179C.100, if the defendant previously was:

(1) Convicted in this State of committing an offense listed in paragraph (a), (d), (e) or (f); or

(2) Convicted in another jurisdiction of committing an offense that would constitute an offense listed in paragraph (a), (d), (e) or (f) if committed in this State;

(h) Failing to register with a local law enforcement agency after being convicted of a crime against a child as required pursuant to NRS 179D.450; or

(i) Failing to register with a local law enforcement agency after being convicted of a sexual offense as required pursuant to NRS 179D.450.

5. If it is determined that a defendant’s biological specimen has previously been submitted for conviction of a prior offense, an additional sample is not required.

6. Except as otherwise authorized by federal law or by specific statute, a biological specimen obtained pursuant to this section, the DNA profile, the DNA record and any other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person must not be shared with or disclosed to any person other than the authorized personnel who have possession and control of the biological specimen, the DNA profile, the DNA record or other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person, except pursuant to:

(a) A court order; or

(b) A request from a law enforcement agency during the course of an investigation.

7. A person who violates any provision of subsection 6 is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

(Added to NRS by 1989, 376; A 1995, 414; 1997, 1669; 2001, 1852, 3032, 3037; 2001 Special Session, 215; 2003, 289, 2684; 2005, 1115; 2007, 749, 2745; 2009, 80; 2013, 1068)

NRS 176.0915 Fee for obtaining biological specimen and for analysis; inclusion in sentence; creation of county fund; use of money in fund.

1. If a biological specimen is obtained from a person pursuant to NRS 176.09123 or 176.0913, and the person is convicted of the offense for which the biological specimen was obtained, the court, in addition to any other penalty, shall order the person, to the extent of the person’s financial ability, to pay the sum of $150 as a fee for obtaining the specimen and for conducting the genetic marker analysis. The fee:

(a) Must be stated separately in the judgment of the court or on the docket of the court;

(b) Must be collected from the person before or at the same time that any fine imposed by the court is collected from the person; and

2. All money that is collected pursuant to subsection 1 must be paid by the clerk of the court to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month.

3. The board of county commissioners of each county shall by ordinance create in the county treasury a fund to be designated as the fund for genetic marker analysis. The county treasurer shall deposit money that is collected pursuant to subsection 2 in the fund for genetic marker analysis. The money must be accounted for separately within the fund.

4. Each month, the county treasurer shall use the money deposited in the fund for genetic marker analysis to pay for the actual amount charged to the county for obtaining a biological specimen from a person pursuant to NRS 176.09123 or 176.0913.

5. The board of county commissioners of each county may apply for and accept grants, gifts, donations, bequests or devises which the board of county commissioners shall deposit with the county treasurer for credit to the fund for genetic marker analysis.

6. If money remains in the fund after the county treasurer makes the payments required by subsection 4, the county treasurer shall pay the remaining money each month to the forensic laboratory that is designated by the county pursuant to NRS 176.0917 to conduct or oversee genetic marker analysis for the county. A forensic laboratory that receives money pursuant to this subsection shall use the money to cover any expense related to genetic marker analysis.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1668; A 2001, 3033; 2009, 82; 2013, 1070)

1. If the Division is supervising a probationer or parolee pursuant to an interstate compact and the probationer or parolee is or has been convicted in another jurisdiction of violating a law that prohibits the same or similar conduct as an offense listed in subsection 4 of NRS 176.0913, unless a biological specimen was previously obtained upon arrest pursuant to NRS 176.09123, the Division shall arrange for a biological specimen to be obtained from the probationer or parolee.

2. After a biological specimen is obtained from a probationer or parolee pursuant to this section, the Division shall:

(a) Provide the biological specimen to the forensic laboratory that has been designated by the county in which the probationer or parolee is residing to conduct or oversee genetic marker analysis for the county pursuant to NRS 176.0917; and

(b) Submit the name, social security number, date of birth, fingerprints and any other information identifying the probationer or parolee to the Central Repository.

3. Except as otherwise authorized by federal law or by specific statute, a biological specimen obtained pursuant to this section, the DNA profile, the DNA record and any other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person must not be shared with or disclosed to any person other than the authorized personnel who have possession and control of the biological specimen, the DNA profile, the DNA record or other information identifying or matching a biological specimen with a person, except pursuant to:

(a) A court order; or

(b) A request from a law enforcement agency during the course of an investigation.

4. A person who violates any provision of subsection 3 is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

5. A probationer or parolee, to the extent of his or her financial ability, shall pay the sum of $150 to the Division as a fee for obtaining the biological specimen and for conducting the genetic marker analysis. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 6, the fee required pursuant to this subsection must be collected from a probationer or parolee at the time the biological specimen is obtained from the probationer or parolee.

6. A probationer or parolee may arrange to make monthly payments of the fee required pursuant to subsection 5. If such arrangements are made, the Division shall provide a probationer or parolee with a monthly statement that specifies the date on which the next payment is due.

7. Any unpaid balance for a fee required pursuant to subsection 5 is a charge against the Division.

8. The Division shall deposit money that is collected pursuant to this section in the Fund for Genetic Marker Analysis, which is hereby created in the State General Fund. The money deposited in the Fund for Genetic Marker Analysis must be used to pay for the actual amount charged to the Division for obtaining biological specimens from probationers and parolees, and for conducting genetic marker analysis of the biological specimens.

(Added to NRS by 2001, 3032; A 2007, 750; 2013, 1070)

NRS 176.09165 Establishment of standard form concerning use and destruction of biological specimen and purging of DNA record; law enforcement to provide form to person in certain circumstances.

1. The Department of Public Safety shall establish a standard form for use by every law enforcement agency in this State that:

(a) Sets forth the authorized use of a biological specimen pursuant to NRS 176.0911 to 176.0919, inclusive.

(b) Identifies the circumstances and process under which a person may have his or her biological specimen destroyed and his or her DNA profile or DNA record purged from the forensic laboratory, the State DNA Database and CODIS.

(c) May be completed and submitted to the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History by a person to request that his or her biological specimen be destroyed and his or her DNA profile or DNA record be purged from the forensic laboratory, the State DNA Database and CODIS.

2. A law enforcement agency shall provide the form to a person:

(a) Before obtaining a biological specimen;

(b) Upon release from custody if the person has submitted a biological specimen; or

(c) At the request of the person, if the person believes that he or she is eligible to have his or her biological specimen destroyed and his or her DNA profile or DNA record purged from the forensic laboratory, the State DNA Database and CODIS.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1061)

NRS 176.0917 County to designate forensic laboratory to conduct or oversee analysis; criteria.

1. The board of county commissioners of each county shall designate a forensic laboratory to conduct or oversee for the county any genetic marker analysis that is required pursuant to NRS 176.09123, 176.0913 or 176.0916.

2. The forensic laboratory designated by the board of county commissioners pursuant to subsection 1:

(a) Must be operated by this State or one of its political subdivisions; and

(b) Must satisfy or exceed the standards for quality assurance that are established by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for participation in CODIS.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1668; A 2001, 3034; 2013, 1071)

NRS 176.09173 Powers and duties of forensic laboratory; prohibited use of biological specimen, DNA profile and DNA record.

1. A forensic laboratory shall:

(a) Prescribe protocols and procedures for the collection, submission, identification, genetic marker analysis, storage, maintenance, uploading and disposition of biological specimens, DNA profiles and DNA records.

(b) Securely upload DNA records to the State DNA Database.

(c) Acquire and maintain computer hardware and software necessary to store, maintain and upload DNA profiles and DNA records relating to:

(1) Crime scene evidence and forensic casework;

(2) Persons arrested for a felony and persons convicted of an offense listed in subsection 4 of NRS 176.0913 who are required to provide a biological specimen;

(3) Persons required to register as sex offenders pursuant to NRS 179D.445, 179D.460 or 179D.480;

(4) Unidentified persons or body parts;

(5) Missing persons;

(6) Relatives of missing persons;

(7) Anonymous DNA profiles used for forensic validation, forensic protocol development, quality control purposes or establishment of a population statistics database for use by criminal justice agencies; and

(8) Voluntarily submitted DNA profiles.

2. A forensic laboratory may:

(a) Use all or part of the remainder of any biological specimen stored in the forensic laboratory for:

(1) Retesting to confirm or update the original genetic marker analysis; or

(2) Quality control testing of new forensic methods for genetic marker analysis, provided that no personal identifying information is included.

(b) Contract with providers of services to perform a genetic marker analysis or to carry out functions on behalf of the forensic laboratory. Any provider of services who contracts with a forensic laboratory to perform a genetic marker analysis or to carry out functions on behalf of the forensic laboratory is subject to the same restrictions and requirements as the forensic laboratory.

3. A forensic laboratory shall not use any biological specimen, DNA profile or DNA record for the purpose of identification of any medical or genetic disorder.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1057)

NRS 176.09177 Limitation on civil and criminal liability for acts relating to collection of biological specimen. Any person authorized to collect a biological specimen pursuant to NRS 176.0911 to 176.0919, inclusive, may not be held civilly or criminally liable for any act relating to the collection of a biological specimen if the person performed that act in good faith and in a reasonable manner.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 1063)

NRS 176.0918 Petition requesting genetic marker analysis by person convicted of felony; procedure; notice to victim.

1. A person convicted of a felony who otherwise meets the requirements of this section may file a postconviction petition requesting a genetic marker analysis of evidence within the possession or custody of the State which may contain genetic marker information relating to the investigation or prosecution that resulted in the judgment of conviction. If the case involves a sentence of death, the petition must include, without limitation, the date scheduled for the execution, if it has been scheduled.

2. Such a petition must be filed with the clerk of the district court for the county in which the petitioner was convicted on a form prescribed by the Department of Corrections. A copy of the petition must be served by registered mail upon:

(a) The Attorney General; and

(b) The district attorney in the county in which the petitioner was convicted.

3. A petition filed pursuant to this section must be accompanied by a declaration under penalty of perjury attesting that the information contained in the petition does not contain any material misrepresentation of fact and that the petitioner has a good faith basis relying on particular facts for the request. The petition must include, without limitation:

(a) Information identifying specific evidence either known or believed to be in the possession or custody of the State that can be subject to genetic marker analysis;

(b) The rationale for why a reasonable possibility exists that the petitioner would not have been prosecuted or convicted if exculpatory results had been obtained through a genetic marker analysis of the evidence identified in paragraph (a);

(c) An identification of the type of genetic marker analysis the petitioner is requesting to be conducted on the evidence identified in paragraph (a);

(d) If applicable, the results of all prior genetic marker analysis performed on evidence in the trial which resulted in the petitioner’s conviction; and

(e) A statement that the type of genetic marker analysis the petitioner is requesting was not available at the time of trial or, if it was available, that the failure to request genetic marker analysis before the petitioner was convicted was not a result of a strategic or tactical decision as part of the representation of the petitioner at the trial.

4. If a petition is filed pursuant to this section, the court may:

(a) Enter an order dismissing the petition without a hearing if the court determines, based on the information contained in the petition, that the petitioner does not meet the requirements set forth in this section;

(b) After determining whether the petitioner is indigent pursuant to NRS 171.188 and whether counsel was appointed in the case which resulted in the conviction, appoint counsel for the limited purpose of reviewing, supplementing and presenting the petition to the court; or

(c) Schedule a hearing on the petition. If the court schedules a hearing on the petition, the court shall determine which person or agency has possession or custody of the evidence and shall immediately issue an order requiring, during the pendency of the proceeding, each person or agency in possession or custody of the evidence to:

(1) Preserve all evidence within the possession or custody of the person or agency that may be subjected to genetic marker analysis pursuant to this section;

(2) Within 90 days, prepare an inventory of all evidence relevant to the claims in the petition within the possession or custody of the person or agency that may be subjected to genetic marker analysis pursuant to this section; and

(3) Within 90 days, submit a copy of the inventory to the petitioner, the prosecuting attorney and the court.

5. Within 90 days after the inventory of all evidence is prepared pursuant to subsection 4, the prosecuting attorney may file a written response to the petition with the court.

6. If the court holds a hearing on a petition filed pursuant to this section, the hearing must be presided over by the judge who conducted the trial that resulted in the conviction of the petitioner, unless that judge is unavailable. Any evidence presented at the hearing by affidavit must be served on the opposing party at least 15 days before the hearing.

7. If a petitioner files a petition pursuant to this section, the court schedules a hearing on the petition and a victim of the crime for which the petitioner was convicted has requested notice pursuant to NRS 178.5698, the district attorney in the county in which the petitioner was convicted shall provide to the victim notice of:

(a) The fact that the petitioner filed a petition pursuant to this section;

(b) The time and place of the hearing scheduled by the court as a result of the petition; and

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1892; A 2009, 1197; 2013, 1409)—(Part substituted in revision by NRS 176.09183 and 176.09187)

NRS 176.09183 Grounds for granting or dismissing petition; appeal.

1. The court shall order a genetic marker analysis, after considering the information contained in the petition pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 176.0918 and any other evidence, if the court finds that:

(a) The evidence to be analyzed exists;

(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, the evidence was not previously subjected to a genetic marker analysis, including, without limitation, because such an analysis was not available at the time of trial; and

(1) A reasonable possibility exists that the petitioner would not have been prosecuted or convicted if exculpatory results had been obtained through a genetic marker analysis of the evidence identified in the petition;

(2) The petitioner alleges and supports with facts that he or she asked his or her attorney to request to have a genetic marker analysis conducted, but the attorney refused or neglected to do so; or

(3) The court previously ordered a genetic marker analysis to be conducted, but an analysis was never conducted.

2. If the evidence was previously subjected to a genetic marker analysis, the court shall order a genetic marker analysis pursuant to subsection 1 if the court finds that:

(a) The result of the previous analysis was inconclusive;

(b) The evidence was not subjected to the type of analysis that is now requested and the requested analysis may resolve an issue not resolved by the previous analysis; or

(c) The requested analysis would provide results that are significantly more accurate and probative of the identity of the perpetrator than the previous analysis.

3. If the court orders a genetic marker analysis pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, the court shall:

(a) Order the analysis to be conducted promptly under reasonable conditions designed to protect the interest of the State and the petitioner in the integrity of the evidence and the analysis process.

(b) Select a forensic laboratory to conduct or oversee the analysis. The forensic laboratory selected by the court must:

(1) Be operated by this state or one of its political subdivisions, when possible; and

(2) Satisfy the standards for quality assurance that are established for forensic laboratories by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

(c) Order the forensic laboratory selected pursuant to paragraph (b) to perform a genetic marker analysis of evidence. The analysis to be performed and evidence to be analyzed must:

(1) Be specified in the order; and

(2) Include such analysis, testing and comparison of genetic marker information contained in the evidence and the genetic marker information of the petitioner as the court determines appropriate under the circumstances.

(d) Order the production of any reports that are prepared by a forensic laboratory in connection with the analysis and any data and notes upon which the report is based.

(e) Order the preservation of evidence used in a genetic marker analysis performed pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09187 for purposes of a subsequent proceeding or analysis, if any.

(f) Order the results of the genetic marker analysis performed pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09187 to be sent to the State Board of Parole Commissioners if the results of the genetic marker analysis are not favorable to the petitioner.

4. If the court orders a genetic marker analysis pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, the State may appeal to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution within 30 days after the notice of the entry of the order by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the district court.

5. The court shall enter an order dismissing a petition filed pursuant to NRS 176.0918 if:

(a) The requirements for ordering a genetic marker analysis pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09187 are not satisfied; or

(b) The results of a genetic marker analysis performed pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09187 are not favorable to the petitioner.

6. If the court enters an order dismissing a petition filed pursuant to NRS 176.0918, the person aggrieved by the order may appeal to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution within 30 days after the notice of the entry of the order by filing a notice of appeal with the clerk of the district court.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1892; A 2009, 1197; 2013, 1409; 2017, 2988)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 176.0918)

1. If the results of a genetic marker analysis performed pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09183 are favorable to the petitioner:

(a) The petitioner may bring a motion for a new trial based on the ground of newly discovered evidence pursuant to NRS 176.515; and

(b) The restriction on the time for filing the motion set forth in subsection 3 of NRS 176.515 is not applicable.

2. For the purposes of a genetic marker analysis pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09183, a person who files a petition pursuant to NRS 176.0918 shall be deemed to consent to the:

(a) Submission of a biological specimen by the petitioner to determine genetic marker information; and

(b) Release and use of genetic marker information concerning the petitioner.

3. The petitioner shall pay the cost of a genetic marker analysis performed pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09183, unless the petitioner is incarcerated at the time the petitioner files the petition, found to be indigent pursuant to NRS 171.188 and the results of the genetic marker analysis are favorable to the petitioner. If the petitioner is not required to pay the cost of the analysis pursuant to this subsection, the expense of an analysis ordered pursuant to this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09183 is a charge against the Department of Corrections and must be paid upon approval by the Board of State Prison Commissioners as other claims against the State are paid.

4. The remedy provided by this section and NRS 176.0918 and 176.09183 is in addition to, is not a substitute for and is not exclusive of any other remedy, right of action or proceeding available to a person convicted of a crime.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1892; A 2009, 1197; 2013, 1409)—(Substituted in revision for part of NRS 176.0918)

NRS 176.0919 Execution stayed pending results of genetic marker analysis.

1. After a judge grants a petition requesting a genetic marker analysis pursuant to NRS 176.0918, 176.09183 and 176.09187, if the case involves a sentence of death and a judge determines that the genetic marker analysis cannot be completed before the date of the execution of the petitioner, the judge shall stay the execution of the judgment of death pending the results of the analysis.

2. If the case involves a sentence of death and the results of an analysis ordered and conducted pursuant to NRS 176.0918, 176.09183 and 176.09187 are not favorable to the petitioner:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), the Director of the Department of Corrections shall, in due course, execute the judgment of death.

(b) If the judgment of death has been stayed pursuant to subsection 1, the judge shall cause a certified copy of the order staying the execution of the judgment and a certified copy of the report of genetic marker analysis that indicates results which are not favorable to the petitioner to be immediately forwarded by the clerk of the court to the district attorney. Upon receipt, the district attorney shall pursue the issuance of a new warrant of execution of the judgment of death in the manner provided in NRS 176.495.

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1894; A 2009, 1200)

Sex Offenders and Offenders Convicted of a Crime Against a Child

NRS 176.0921 Definitions. As used in NRS 176.0921 to 176.0927, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 176.0922 to 176.0925, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1666)

NRS 176.0922 “Central Repository” defined. “Central Repository” means the Central Repository for Nevada Records of Criminal History.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1666)

NRS 176.0923 “Crime against a child” defined. “Crime against a child” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179D.0357.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1666; A 2007, 2746)

NRS 176.0924 “Record of registration” defined. “Record of registration” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179D.070.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1666)

NRS 176.0925 “Sexual offense” defined. “Sexual offense” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 179D.097.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1666; A 2007, 2746)

NRS 176.0926 Crime against child: Notice of conviction to Central Repository; defendant to be informed of duty to register; effect of failure to inform.

1. If a defendant is convicted of a crime against a child, the court shall, following the imposition of a sentence:

(a) Notify the Central Repository of the conviction of the defendant, so the Central Repository may carry out the provisions for registration of the defendant pursuant to NRS 179D.450.

(b) Inform the defendant of the requirements for registration, including, but not limited to:

(1) The duty to register initially pursuant to NRS 179D.445;

(2) The duty to register in this State during any period in which the defendant is a resident of this State or a nonresident who is a student or worker within this State and the time within which the defendant is required to register pursuant to NRS 179D.450;

(3) The duty to register in any other jurisdiction, including, without limitation, any jurisdiction outside the United States, during any period in which the defendant is a resident of the other jurisdiction or a nonresident who is a student or worker within the other jurisdiction;

(4) If the defendant moves from this State to another jurisdiction, including, without limitation, any jurisdiction outside the United States, the duty to register with the appropriate law enforcement agency in the other jurisdiction;

(5) The duty to notify the local law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the defendant formerly resided, in person or in writing, if the defendant changes the address at which the defendant resides, including if the defendant moves from this State to another jurisdiction, including, without limitation, any jurisdiction outside the United States, or changes the primary address at which the defendant is a student or worker; and

(6) The duty to notify immediately the appropriate local law enforcement agency if the defendant is, expects to be or becomes enrolled as a student at an institution of higher education or changes the date of commencement or termination of enrollment at an institution of higher education or if the defendant is, expects to be or becomes a worker at an institution of higher education or changes the date of commencement or termination of the defendant’s work at an institution of higher education.

(c) Require the defendant to read and sign a form stating that the requirements for registration have been explained and that the defendant understands the requirements for registration.

2. The failure to provide the defendant with the information or confirmation form required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of subsection 1 does not affect the duty of the defendant to register and to comply with all other provisions for registration pursuant to NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1666; A 1999, 1284; 2001, 2050; 2003, 564; 2005, 2860; 2007, 2746, 3245)

NRS 176.0927 Sexual offense: Notice of conviction to Central Repository; defendant to be informed of duty to register; effect of failure to inform.

1. If a defendant is convicted of a sexual offense, the court shall, following the imposition of a sentence:

(a) Notify the Central Repository of the conviction of the defendant, so the Central Repository may carry out the provisions for registration of the defendant pursuant to NRS 179D.450.

(b) Inform the defendant of the requirements for registration, including, without limitation:

(1) The duty to register initially pursuant to NRS 179D.445;

(3) The duty to register in any other jurisdiction during any period in which the defendant is a resident of the other jurisdiction or a nonresident who is a student or worker within the other jurisdiction;

(4) If the defendant moves from this State to another jurisdiction, the duty to register with the appropriate law enforcement agency in the other jurisdiction;

(5) The duty to notify the local law enforcement agency in whose jurisdiction the defendant formerly resided, in person or in writing, if the defendant changes the address at which the defendant resides, including if the defendant moves from this State to another jurisdiction, or changes the primary address at which the defendant is a student or worker; and

(c) Require the defendant to read and sign a form stating that the requirements for registration have been explained and that the defendant understands the requirements for registration.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1667; A 1999, 1285; 2001, 2051; 2003, 565; 2005, 2861; 2007, 2747)

Lifetime Supervision

NRS 176.0931 Special sentence for sex offenders; petition for release from lifetime supervision.

1. If a defendant is convicted of a sexual offense, the court shall include in sentencing, in addition to any other penalties provided by law, a special sentence of lifetime supervision.

2. The special sentence of lifetime supervision commences after any period of probation or any term of imprisonment and any period of release on parole.

3. A person sentenced to lifetime supervision may petition the sentencing court or the State Board of Parole Commissioners for release from lifetime supervision. The sentencing court or the Board shall grant a petition for release from a special sentence of lifetime supervision if:

(a) The person has complied with the requirements of the provisions of NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550, inclusive;

(b) The person has not been convicted of an offense that poses a threat to the safety or well-being of others for an interval of at least 10 consecutive years after the person’s last conviction or release from incarceration, whichever occurs later; and

(c) The person is not likely to pose a threat to the safety of others, as determined by a licensed, clinical professional who has received training in the treatment of sexual offenders, if released from lifetime supervision.

4. A person who is released from lifetime supervision pursuant to the provisions of subsection 3 remains subject to the provisions for registration as a sex offender and to the provisions for community notification, unless the person is otherwise relieved from the operation of those provisions pursuant to the provisions of NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550, inclusive.

5. As used in this section:

(a) “Offense that poses a threat to the safety or well-being of others” includes, without limitation:

(1) An offense that involves:

(I) A victim less than 18 years of age;

(II) A crime against a child as defined in NRS 179D.0357;

(III) A sexual offense as defined in NRS 179D.097;

(IV) A deadly weapon, explosives or a firearm;

(V) The use or threatened use of force or violence;

(VI) Physical or mental abuse;

(VII) Death or bodily injury;

(VIII) An act of domestic violence;

(IX) Harassment, stalking, threats of any kind or other similar acts;

(X) The forcible or unlawful entry of a home, building, structure, vehicle or other real or personal property; or

(XI) The infliction or threatened infliction of damage or injury, in whole or in part, to real or personal property.

(2) Any offense listed in subparagraph (1) that is committed in this State or another jurisdiction, including, without limitation, an offense prosecuted in:

(I) A tribal court.

(II) A court of the United States or the Armed Forces of the United States.

(b) “Sexual offense” means:

(1) A violation of NRS 200.366, subsection 4 of NRS 200.400, NRS 200.710, 200.720, subsection 2 of NRS 200.730, paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.975, NRS 201.180, 201.230, 201.450, 201.540 or 201.550 or paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 4 or paragraph (a) or (b) of subsection 5 of NRS 201.560;

(2) An attempt to commit an offense listed in subparagraph (1); or

(3) An act of murder in the first or second degree, kidnapping in the first or second degree, false imprisonment, burglary or invasion of the home if the act is determined to be sexually motivated at a hearing conducted pursuant to NRS 175.547.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 414; A 1997, 1671; 2001, 2789; 2003, 1381; 2005, 2862; 2007, 2748; 2013, 1160; 2015, 1436; 2021, 2421; 2023, 1417)

Miscellaneous Provisions

NRS 176.094 Finding of fact in judgment; imposition of fee; required counseling for first or second offense. In addition to any other fine or penalty, if the court finds that a person is guilty of committing an act which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018, the court shall:

1. Enter a finding of fact in the judgment of conviction.

2. Order the person to pay a fee of $35. Any money so collected must be paid by the clerk of the court to the State Controller on or before the fifth day of each month for the preceding month for credit to the Account for Programs Related to Domestic Violence established pursuant to NRS 228.460.

3. Require for the:

(a) First offense within 7 years of any act which constitutes domestic violence, the person to participate in weekly counseling sessions of not less than 1 1/2 hours per week for not less than 6 months, but not more than 12 months, at his or her expense, in a program for the treatment of persons who commit domestic violence that has been certified pursuant to NRS 439.258; or

(b) Second offense within 7 years of any act which constitutes domestic violence, the person to participate in weekly counseling sessions of not less than 1 1/2 hours per week for 12 months, at his or her expense, in a program for the treatment of persons who commit domestic violence that has been certified pursuant to NRS 439.258.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 1808)

NRS 176.095 State Board of Parole Commissioners may direct release of state prisoner on parole. The State Board of Parole Commissioners may direct that any prisoner confined in the state prison, or confined in another jurisdiction as provided in NRS 176.045, shall be released on parole as provided in chapter 213 of NRS, if eligible for parole under the provisions of such chapter.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433; A 1973, 180)

NRS 176.105 Judgment in criminal action generally.

1. If a defendant is found guilty and is sentenced as provided by law, the judgment of conviction must set forth:

(a) The plea;

(b) The verdict or finding;

(c) The adjudication and sentence, including the date of the sentence, any term of imprisonment, the amount and terms of any fine, restitution or administrative assessment, a reference to the statute under which the defendant is sentenced and, if necessary to determine eligibility for parole, the applicable provision of the statute; and

(d) The exact amount of credit granted for time spent in confinement before conviction, if any.

2. If the defendant is found not guilty, or for any other reason is entitled to be discharged, judgment must be entered accordingly.

3. The judgment must be signed by the judge and entered by the clerk.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433; A 1973, 161; 1979, 1124; 1989, 938; 1993, 78; 1997, 905)

NRS 176.115 Judgment against complainant for malicious prosecution when defendant not found guilty; costs; enforcement of judgment.

1. In all cases of criminal prosecution where the defendant is not found guilty, the court may require the complainant, if it appears that the prosecution was malicious or without probable cause, to pay the costs of the action, or to give security to pay the same within 30 days.

2. If the complainant does not comply with the order of the court, judgment may be entered against the complainant for the amount thereof.

3. Such judgments may be enforced and appealed from in the same manner as those rendered in civil actions.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433)

NRS 176.125 Entry of judgment of conviction; what papers constitute record of action. When judgment upon a conviction is rendered, the clerk shall, within 5 days, annex together and file the following papers, which shall constitute the record of the action:

1. A copy of the minutes of any challenge which may have been interposed by the defendant to the panel of the grand jury, or to any individual grand juror, and the proceedings thereon.

2. The indictment or information and a copy of the minutes of the plea.

3. A copy of the minutes of any challenge which may have been interposed to any juror, and the proceedings thereon.

4. A copy of the minutes of the trial.

5. A copy of the judgment.

6. The decision of the court upon matters of law deemed excepted to, if such decision is in writing, and a copy of the minutes showing any decision deemed excepted to.

7. Any written charges given or refused by the court, with the endorsements thereon.

8. The affidavits and counter-affidavits, if any, used on the hearing of a motion for a new trial.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1433)

INVESTIGATION BY DIVISION OF PAROLE AND PROBATION

NRS 176.133 Definitions. As used in NRS 176.133 to 176.161, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Person professionally qualified to conduct psychosexual evaluations” means a person who has received training in conducting psychosexual evaluations and is:

(a) A psychiatrist licensed to practice medicine in this State and certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.;

(b) A psychologist licensed to practice in this State;

(d) A registered nurse holding a master’s degree in the field of psychiatric nursing and licensed to practice professional nursing in this State;

(e) A marriage and family therapist licensed in this State pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS; or

(f) A clinical professional counselor licensed in this State pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS.

2. “Psychosexual evaluation” means an evaluation conducted pursuant to NRS 176.139.

3. “Sexual offense” means:

(a) Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366;

(b) Statutory sexual seduction pursuant to NRS 200.368, if punished as a felony;

(d) Abuse of a child pursuant to NRS 200.508, if the abuse involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation and is punished as a felony;

(e) An offense involving pornography and a minor pursuant to NRS 200.710 to 200.730, inclusive;

(f) Fertility fraud pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.975;

(g) Incest pursuant to NRS 201.180;

(h) Open or gross lewdness pursuant to NRS 201.210, if punished as a felony;

(i) Indecent or obscene exposure pursuant to NRS 201.220, if punished as a felony;

(j) Lewdness with a child pursuant to NRS 201.230;

(k) Soliciting a child for prostitution pursuant to NRS 201.354;

(l) Sexual penetration of a dead human body pursuant to NRS 201.450;

(m) Sexual conduct between certain employees of a school or volunteers at a school and a pupil pursuant to NRS 201.540;

(n) Sexual conduct between certain employees of a college or university and a student pursuant to NRS 201.550;

(o) Luring a child or a person with mental illness pursuant to NRS 201.560, if punished as a felony;

(p) An attempt to commit an offense listed in paragraphs (a) to (o), inclusive, if punished as a felony; or

(q) An offense that is determined to be sexually motivated pursuant to NRS 175.547 or 207.193.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1637; A 1999, 1188; 2001, 2790; 2003, 1381; 2007, 3078; 2011, 2473; 2013, 1161, 2705; 2015, 1438; 2023, 1418, 1819)

NRS 176.135 Presentence investigation and report: When required; time for completing; training.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this section and NRS 176.151, the Division shall make a presentence investigation and report to the court on each defendant who pleads guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, a felony.

2. If a defendant is convicted of a felony that is a sexual offense, the presentence investigation and report:

(a) Must be made before the imposition of sentence or the granting of probation; and

(b) If the sexual offense is an offense for which the suspension of sentence or the granting of probation is permitted, must include a psychosexual evaluation of the defendant.

3. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, if a defendant is convicted of a felony other than a sexual offense, the presentence investigation and report must be made before the imposition of sentence or the granting of probation unless:

(a) A sentence is fixed by a jury; or

(b) Such an investigation and report on the defendant has been made by the Division within the 5 years immediately preceding the date initially set for sentencing on the most recent offense.

4. Upon request of the court, the Division shall make presentence investigations and reports on defendants who plead guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, or are found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, gross misdemeanors.

5. If a defendant is convicted of a felony other than a sexual offense or of a gross misdemeanor and the conviction is of an offense for which the suspension of sentence or the granting of probation is permitted, the Division shall, before the imposition of sentence or the granting of probation, make a presentence investigation and report to the court that includes a psychosexual evaluation of the defendant if the defendant and the prosecuting attorney submit to the court a joint request for a presentence investigation and report that includes a psychosexual evaluation of the defendant. The provisions of this subsection apply only to a conviction where the original charge in the complaint, information or indictment was for a sexual offense, as defined in NRS 176.133 or 179D.097.

6. Each court in which a report of a presentence investigation can be made must ensure that each judge of the court receives training concerning the manner in which to use the information included in a report of a presentence investigation for the purpose of imposing a sentence. Such training must include, without limitation, education concerning behavioral health needs and intellectual or developmental disabilities.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1434; A 1969, 406; 1981, 369, 464; 1985, 148; 1987, 592; 1993, 1512; 1995, 2456; 1997, 642, 1639; 1999, 1189, 1285; 2001, 77; 2003, 1466; 2007, 1420; 2019, 4384; 2023, 1820)

1. If a defendant is convicted of a sexual offense for which the suspension of sentence or the granting of probation is permitted or if a joint request is submitted to the Division pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 176.135, the Division shall arrange for a psychosexual evaluation of the defendant as part of the Division’s presentence investigation and report to the court.

2. The psychosexual evaluation of the defendant must be conducted by a person professionally qualified to conduct psychosexual evaluations.

3. The person who conducts the psychosexual evaluation of the defendant must use diagnostic tools that are generally accepted as being within the standard of care for the evaluation of sex offenders, and the psychosexual evaluation of the defendant must include:

(a) A comprehensive clinical interview with the defendant; and

(b) A review of all investigative reports relating to the defendant’s sexual offense or other offense and all statements made by victims of that offense.

4. The psychosexual evaluation of the defendant may include:

(a) A review of records relating to previous criminal offenses committed by the defendant;

(b) A review of records relating to previous evaluations and treatment of the defendant;

(d) Interviews with the defendant’s parents, the defendant’s spouse or other persons who may be significantly involved with the defendant or who may have relevant information relating to the defendant’s background; and

(e) The use of psychological testing, polygraphic examinations and arousal assessment.

5. The person who conducts the psychosexual evaluation of the defendant must be given access to all records of the defendant that are necessary to conduct the evaluation, and the defendant shall be deemed to have waived all rights of confidentiality and all privileges relating to those records for the limited purpose of the evaluation.

6. The person who conducts the psychosexual evaluation of the defendant shall:

(a) Prepare a comprehensive written report of the results of the evaluation;

(b) Include in the report all information that is necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 176A.110; and

7. If a psychosexual evaluation is conducted pursuant to this section, the court shall:

(a) Order the defendant, to the extent of the defendant’s financial ability, to pay for the cost of the psychosexual evaluation; or

(b) If the defendant was less than 18 years of age when the sexual offense or other offense was committed and the defendant was certified and convicted as an adult, order the parents or guardians of the defendant, to the extent of their financial ability, to pay for the cost of the psychosexual evaluation. For the purposes of this paragraph, the court has jurisdiction over the parents or guardians of the defendant to the extent that is necessary to carry out the provisions of this paragraph.

(Added to NRS by 1997, 1638; A 1999, 1286; 2001, 1636; 2023, 1821)

NRS 176.145 Presentence investigation and report: Contents of report.

1. The report of any presentence investigation must contain:

(a) Any:

(1) Prior criminal convictions of the defendant;

(2) Unresolved criminal cases involving the defendant;

(3) Incidents in which the defendant has failed to appear in court when his or her presence was required;

(4) Arrests during the 10 years immediately preceding the date of the offense for which the report is being prepared; and

(5) Participation in any program in a specialty court or any diversionary program, including whether the defendant successfully completed the program;

(b) Information concerning the characteristics of the defendant, the defendant’s financial condition, including whether the information pertaining to the defendant’s financial condition has been verified, the circumstances affecting the defendant’s behavior and the circumstances of the defendant’s offense that may be helpful in imposing sentence, in granting probation or in the correctional treatment of the defendant;

(c) Information concerning the effect that the offense committed by the defendant has had upon the victim, including, without limitation, any physical or psychological harm or financial loss suffered by the victim, to the extent that such information is available from the victim or other sources, but the provisions of this paragraph do not require any particular examination or testing of the victim, and the extent of any investigation or examination is solely at the discretion of the court or the Division and the extent of the information to be included in the report is solely at the discretion of the Division;

(d) Information concerning whether the defendant has an obligation for the support of a child, and if so, whether the defendant is in arrears in payment on that obligation;

(e) Data or information concerning reports and investigations thereof made pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS and NRS 392.275 to 392.365, inclusive, that relate to the defendant and are made available pursuant to NRS 432B.290 or NRS 392.317 to 392.337, inclusive, as applicable;

(f) The results of any evaluation or assessment of the defendant conducted pursuant to NRS 176A.240, 176A.260, 176A.280 or 484C.300; and

(g) If a psychosexual evaluation of the defendant is required pursuant to NRS 176.139, a written report of the results of the psychosexual evaluation of the defendant and all information that is necessary to carry out the provisions of NRS 176A.110.

2. The Division shall include in the report the source of any information, as stated in the report, related to the defendant’s offense, including, without limitation, information from:

(a) A police report;

(b) An investigative report filed with law enforcement; or

3. The Division may include in the report any additional information that it believes may be helpful in imposing a sentence, in granting probation or in correctional treatment.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1434; A 1973, 178; 1981, 21, 1208; 1985, 148; 1989, 1853; 1993, 8, 1513, 2016; 1995, 667, 1248; 1997, 837, 1639; 1999, 1190, 1287; 2001, 77, 1637; 2017, 2062, 2839; 2019, 4384; 2021, 2422)

NRS 176.151 General investigation and report on defendant convicted of category E felony: When required; time for completing; contents of report.

1. If a defendant pleads guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty or guilty but mentally ill of, one or more category E felonies, but no other felonies, the Division shall not make a presentence investigation and report on the defendant pursuant to NRS 176.135, unless the Division has not made a presentence investigation and report on the defendant pursuant to NRS 176.135 within the 5 years immediately preceding the date initially set for sentencing on the category E felony or felonies and:

(a) The court requests a presentence investigation and report; or

(b) The prosecuting attorney possesses evidence that would support a decision by the court to deny probation to the defendant pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 176A.100.

2. If the Division does not make a presentence investigation and report on a defendant pursuant to subsection 1, the Division shall, not later than 45 days after the date on which the defendant is sentenced, make a general investigation and report on the defendant that contains:

(a) Any prior criminal convictions of the defendant;

(b) Information concerning the characteristics of the defendant, the circumstances affecting the defendant’s behavior and the circumstances of the defendant’s offense that may be helpful to persons responsible for the supervision or correctional treatment of the defendant;

(c) Information concerning the effect that the offense committed by the defendant has had upon the victim, including, without limitation, any physical or psychological harm or financial loss suffered by the victim, to the extent that such information is available from the victim or other sources, but the provisions of this paragraph do not require any particular examination or testing of the victim, and the extent of any investigation or examination and the extent of the information included in the report is solely at the discretion of the Division;

(d) Data or information concerning reports and investigations thereof made pursuant to chapter 432B of NRS and NRS 392.275 to 392.365, inclusive, that relate to the defendant and are made available pursuant to NRS 432B.290 or NRS 392.317 to 392.337, inclusive, as applicable; and

(e) Any other information that the Division believes may be helpful to persons responsible for the supervision or correctional treatment of the defendant.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 1188; A 2003, 1466; 2007, 1421; 2017, 2063, 2841)

NRS 176.153 Disclosure of report of presentence investigation: Report to include certain information relating to any gang affiliation of defendant.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Division shall disclose to the prosecuting attorney, the counsel for the defendant, the defendant and the court, not later than 14 calendar days before the defendant will be sentenced, the factual content of the report of any presentence investigation made pursuant to NRS 176.135.

2. In addition to the disclosure requirements set forth in subsection 1, if the Division includes in the report of any presentence investigation made pursuant to NRS 176.135 any information relating to the defendant being affiliated with or a member of a criminal gang and the Division reasonably believes such information is disputed by the defendant, the Division shall provide with the information disclosed pursuant to subsection 1 copies of all documentation relied upon by the Division as a basis for including such information in the report, including, without limitation, any field interview cards.

3. The defendant may waive the minimum period required by subsection 1.

4. As used in this section, “criminal gang” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 193.168.

(Added to NRS by 2013, 2704; A 2013, 2706; 2015, 540; 2017, 3961; 2019, 4385)

NRS 176.156 Disclosure of report of presentence or general investigation; corrections to report; persons entitled to use report; confidentiality of report.

1. The Division shall disclose to the prosecuting attorney, the counsel for the defendant and the defendant the factual content of the report of:

(a) Any presentence investigation made pursuant to NRS 176.135 and, if applicable, provide the documentation required pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 176.153, in the period provided in NRS 176.153.

(b) Any general investigation made pursuant to NRS 176.151.

Ê The Division shall afford an opportunity to each party to object to factual errors in any such report. The court may order the Division to correct the contents of any such report following sentencing of the defendant if, within 180 days after the date on which the judgment of conviction was entered, the prosecuting attorney and the defendant stipulate to correcting the contents of any such report.

2. Unless otherwise ordered by a court, upon request, the Division shall disclose the content of a report of a presentence investigation or general investigation to a law enforcement agency of this State or a political subdivision thereof and to a law enforcement agency of the Federal Government for the limited purpose of performing their duties, including, without limitation, conducting hearings that are public in nature.

3. Unless otherwise ordered by a court, upon request, the Division shall disclose the content of a report of a presentence investigation or general investigation to the Division of Public and Behavioral Health of the Department of Health and Human Services for the limited purpose of performing its duties, including, without limitation, evaluating and providing any report or information to the Division concerning the mental health of:

(a) A sex offender as defined in NRS 213.107; or

(b) An offender who has been determined to be mentally ill.

4. Unless otherwise ordered by a court, upon request, the Division shall disclose the content of a report of a presentence investigation or general investigation to the Nevada Gaming Control Board for the limited purpose of performing its duties in the administration of the provisions of chapters 462 to 467, inclusive, of NRS.

5. Except for the disclosures required by subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, a report of a presentence investigation or general investigation and the sources of information for such a report are confidential and must not be made a part of any public record.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1434; A 1969, 405; 1975, 576; 1981, 1209; 1985, 149; 1993, 1513; 1995, 1057; 1997, 54; 1999, 103, 1190; 2013, 2705; 2017, 2841, 3962; 2019, 4386)

NRS 176.159 Delivery of report of presentence or general investigation to Director of Department of Corrections.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, when a court imposes a sentence of imprisonment in the state prison or revokes a program of probation and orders a sentence of imprisonment to the state prison to be executed, the court shall cause a copy of the report of the presentence investigation to be delivered to the Director of the Department of Corrections, if such a report was made. The report must be delivered not later than when the judgment of imprisonment is delivered pursuant to NRS 176.335. Delivery of the report may, at the court’s discretion, also be accomplished by electronic transmission or by affording the Department of Corrections the required electronic access necessary to retrieve the report.

2. If a presentence investigation and report were not required pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 3 of NRS 176.135 or pursuant to subsection 1 of NRS 176.151, the court shall cause a copy of the previous report of the presentence investigation or a copy of the report of the general investigation, as appropriate, to be delivered to the Director of the Department of Corrections in the manner provided pursuant to subsection 1.

(Added to NRS by 1969, 871; A 1973, 67; 1977, 859; 1997, 130; 1999, 1191; 2001, 217; 2013, 1369)

NRS 176.161 Portion of certain presentence or general investigations and reports to be paid by county in which indictment found or information filed.

1. Seventy percent of the expense of any presentence or general investigation and report made by the Division pursuant to NRS 176.135 or 176.151, other than the expense of a psychosexual evaluation conducted pursuant to NRS 176.139, must be paid by the county in which the indictment was found or the information filed.

2. Each county shall pay to the Division all expenses required pursuant to subsection 1 according to a schedule established by the Division, which must require payment on at least a quarterly basis.

(Added to NRS by 2011, 2473)

WITHDRAWAL OF PLEA

NRS 176.165 When plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere may be withdrawn. Except as otherwise provided in this section, a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere may be made only before sentence is imposed or imposition of sentence is suspended. To correct manifest injustice, the court after sentence may set aside the judgment of conviction and permit the defendant to withdraw the plea.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1434; A 1989, 1983; 1995, 2456; 2003, 1467; 2007, 1421)

DEFERRAL OF JUDGMENT

NRS 176.211 Eligibility; duration; terms and conditions; violation of term or condition; discharge and dismissal; sealing of records.

1. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, upon a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere, but before a judgment of guilt, the court may, without entering a judgment of guilt and with the consent of the defendant, defer judgment on the case to a specified future date and set forth specific terms and conditions for the defendant. The duration of the deferral period must not exceed the applicable period set forth in subsection 1 of NRS 176A.500 or the extension of the period pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 176A.500. The court may not defer judgment pursuant to this subsection if the defendant has entered into a plea agreement with a prosecuting attorney unless the plea agreement allows the deferral.

2. The terms and conditions set forth for the defendant during the deferral period may include, without limitation, the:

(a) Payment of restitution;

(b) Payment of court costs;

(d) Payment of any other assessment or cost authorized by law;

(e) Completion of a term of community service;

(f) Placement on probation pursuant to NRS 176A.500 and the ordering of any conditions which can be imposed for probation pursuant to NRS 176A.400; or

(g) Completion of a specialty court program.

3. The court:

(a) Upon the consent of the defendant:

(1) Shall defer judgment for any defendant who has entered a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to a violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 453.336; or

(2) May defer judgment for any defendant who is placed in a specialty court program. The court may extend any deferral period for not more than 12 months to allow for the completion of a specialty court program.

(b) Shall not defer judgment for any defendant who has been convicted of a violent or sexual offense as defined in NRS 202.876, a crime against a child as defined in NRS 179D.0357, a violation of NRS 200.508 or a violation of NRS 574.100 that is punishable pursuant to subsection 6 of that section.

4. Upon violation of a term or condition:

(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b):

(1) The court may enter a judgment of conviction and proceed as provided in the section pursuant to which the defendant was charged.

(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (e) of subsection 2 of NRS 193.130, the court may order the defendant to the custody of the Department of Corrections if the offense is punishable by imprisonment in the state prison.

(b) If the defendant has been placed in the program for a first or second violation of paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 453.336, the court may allow the defendant to continue to participate in the program or terminate the participation of the defendant in the program. If the court terminates the participation of the defendant in the program, the court shall allow the defendant to withdraw his or her plea.

5. Upon completion of the terms and conditions of the deferred judgment, and upon a finding by the court that the terms and conditions have been met, the court shall discharge the defendant and dismiss the proceedings. Discharge and dismissal pursuant to this section is without adjudication of guilt and is not a conviction for purposes of employment, civil rights or any statute or regulation or license or questionnaire or for any other public or private purpose, but is a conviction for the purpose of additional penalties imposed for second or subsequent convictions or the setting of bail. Discharge and dismissal restores the defendant, in the contemplation of the law, to the status occupied before the arrest, indictment or information.

6. The court shall order sealed all documents, papers and exhibits in the defendant’s record, minute book entries and entries on dockets, and other documents relating to the case in the custody of such other agencies and officers as are named in the court’s order if the defendant fulfills the terms and conditions imposed by the court and the Division. The court shall order those records sealed without a hearing unless the Division or the prosecutor petitions the court, for good cause shown, not to seal the records and requests a hearing thereon.

7. If the court orders sealed the record of a defendant discharged pursuant to this section, the court shall send a copy of the order to each agency or officer named in the order. Each such agency or officer shall notify the court in writing of its compliance with the order.

8. As used in this section:

(a) “Court” means a district court of the State of Nevada.

(b) “Specialty court program” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176A.065.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 4388; A 2023, 709)

EXECUTION

NRS 176.265 Fines to be paid into State Treasury. The full amount of all fines imposed and collected under and for violation of any penal law of this State shall be paid into the State Treasury.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1437)

NRS 176.275 Judgment for fine, administrative assessment, payment of restitution or repayment of expenses is lien; additional provisions concerning judgment for payment of restitution.

1. A judgment which imposes a fine or administrative assessment or requires a defendant to pay restitution or repay the expenses of a defense constitutes a lien in like manner as a judgment for money rendered in a civil action.

2. A judgment which requires a defendant to pay restitution:

(a) May be recorded, docketed and enforced as any other judgment for money rendered in a civil action.

(b) Does not expire until the judgment is satisfied.

3. An independent action to enforce a judgment which requires a defendant to pay restitution may be commenced at any time.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1437; A 1975, 217; 1977, 337; 1983, 909; 1993, 149; 2015, 2573)

NRS 176.278 Payment of restitution from civil judgment or settlement in favor of defendant and against State, political subdivision, officer, employee or contractor.

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if a person who is or was imprisoned in the state prison or a county or city jail or detention facility is awarded a judgment against:

(a) The State of Nevada, a county or a city;

(b) A department, commission, board or other agency of the State of Nevada, a county or a city; or

Ê arising from a civil action that accrued while the person was imprisoned in the state prison or county or city jail or detention facility, the person or governmental entity that pays the judgment shall deposit the money for the judgment with the court. The court shall deduct from the money received from the judgment any amount of money owed by the person for restitution and send the money to the appropriate person, governmental agency or political subdivision of a governmental agency to whom restitution is owed.

2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 4, if a person enters into a settlement for money in an action described in subsection 1, the person or governmental entity that pays the settlement shall deposit the money for the settlement with the court in which the action was filed or the district court of the county in which the person resides if no action was filed. The court shall deduct from the money deposited with the court any amount of money owed by the person for restitution and send the money to the appropriate person, governmental agency or political subdivision of a governmental agency to whom restitution is owed.

3. If any money remains after the court makes the deduction pursuant to subsection 1 or 2, the court shall forward the remaining money to the person who initiated the action.

4. The provisions of this section do not apply to a judgment or settlement in a case that involves the death of a person who was imprisoned.

(Added to NRS by 1999, 67)

NRS 176.285 Fines in Justice Court to be paid to county treasurer; due date. In Justice Court, when a fine is paid or bail is forfeited, the justice must pay the same to the county treasurer on or before the fifth day of the month immediately following the month in which the fine is paid or bail is forfeited.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1437; A 2015, 2566)

NRS 176.295 Costs when criminal action removed before trial; clerk to certify costs to auditor.

1. In every case where a criminal action may have been or shall be removed before trial, the costs accruing upon such removal and trial shall be a charge against the county in which the cause of the indictment or information occurred.

2. The clerk of the county to which such action is or may be removed shall certify the amount of the costs to the auditor of the county in which the indictment was found, or the information filed, which shall be examined, allowed and paid as other county charges.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1437)

NRS 176.305 Judgment for imprisonment or fine and imprisonment until satisfied: Commitment and detention. If the judgment be imprisonment, or a fine and imprisonment until it is satisfied, the defendant must forthwith be committed to the custody of the proper officer, and detained until the judgment is complied with.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1437)

NRS 176.315 Judgment of imprisonment in county jail: How executed. A judgment of imprisonment to be served in a county jail must be executed by delivering the defendant into the custody of the sheriff or other officer in charge of the county jail. A copy of the judgment of conviction, duly certified by the judge or justice, is a sufficient warrant for the doing of every act necessary or proper in the due execution thereof. The officer shall, upon discharging the defendant, return such copy to the justice, with an account of the officer’s doings endorsed thereon, and must at the same time pay over to the justice all money which the officer may have received from the defendant in payment of the fine.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1437; A 1999, 1047)

NRS 176.325 Judgment of imprisonment in state prison: How executed. When a judgment of imprisonment to be served in the state prison has been pronounced, triplicate certified paper or electronic copies of the judgment of conviction, attested by the clerk under the seal of the court, must forthwith be furnished to the officers whose duty it is to execute the judgment, as provided by NRS 176.335, and no other warrant or authority is necessary to justify or require the execution thereof, except when a judgment of death is rendered.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1438; A 1973, 30; 1989, 938; 1993, 79; 1995, 1252; 1999, 1047; 2013, 1369)

NRS 176.335 Duty of sheriff on receiving copies of judgment of imprisonment; Director of Department of Corrections to receive prisoner from sheriff; when term of imprisonment begins.

1. If a judgment is for imprisonment in the state prison, the sheriff of the county shall, on receipt of the triplicate certified paper or electronic copies of the judgment of conviction, immediately notify the Director of the Department of Corrections and the Director shall, without delay, send some authorized person to the county where the prisoner is held for commitment to receive the prisoner.

2. When such an authorized person presents to the sheriff holding the prisoner an order for the delivery of the prisoner, the sheriff shall deliver to the authorized person two of the certified copies of the judgment of conviction and take from the person a receipt for the prisoner, and the sheriff shall make return upon the certified copy of the judgment of conviction, showing the sheriff’s proceedings thereunder, and both that copy with the return affixed thereto and the receipt from the authorized person must be filed with the county clerk.

3. The term of imprisonment designated in the judgment of conviction must begin on the date of sentence of the prisoner by the court.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1438; A 1973, 30; 1977, 859; 1997, 130; 1999, 1047, 1191; 2001, 77; 2001 Special Session, 217; 2003, 668; 2013, 1369)

NRS 176.337 Court to notify defendant convicted of domestic violence concerning possession, shipment, transportation or receipt of firearm or ammunition. If a defendant is convicted of a misdemeanor or felony that constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018, the court shall notify the defendant that possession, shipment, transportation or receipt of a firearm or ammunition by the defendant may constitute a felony pursuant to NRS 202.360 or federal law.

(Added to NRS by 2007, 95)

NRS 176.345 Proceedings when conviction carries death penalty.

1. When a judgment of death has been pronounced, a certified copy of the judgment of conviction must be forthwith executed and attested in triplicate by the clerk under the seal of the court. There must be attached to the triplicate copies a warrant signed by the judge, attested by the clerk, under the seal of the court, which:

(a) Recites the fact of the conviction and judgment;

(b) Appoints a week, the first day being Monday and the last day being Sunday, within which the judgment is to be executed, which must not be less than 60 days nor more than 90 days from the time of judgment; and

(c) Directs the sheriff to deliver the prisoner to such authorized person as the Director of the Department of Corrections designates to receive the prisoner, for execution. The prison must be designated in the warrant.

2. The original of the triplicate copies of the judgment of conviction and warrant must be filed in the office of the county clerk, and two of the triplicate copies must be immediately delivered by the clerk to the sheriff of the county. One of the triplicate copies must be delivered by the sheriff, with the prisoner, to such authorized person as the Director of the Department of Corrections designates, and is the warrant and authority of the Director for the imprisonment and execution of the prisoner, as therein provided and commanded. The Director shall return the certified copy of the judgment of conviction to the county clerk of the county in which it was issued. The other triplicate copy is the warrant and authority of the sheriff to deliver the prisoner to the authorized person designated by the Director. The final triplicate copy must be returned to the county clerk by the sheriff with the sheriff’s proceedings endorsed thereon.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1438; A 1977, 860; 1989, 390; 1999, 1048; 2001 Special Session, 218)

NRS 176.355 Execution of death penalty: Method; time and place; witnesses.

1. The judgment of death must be inflicted by an injection of a lethal drug.

2. The Director of the Department of Corrections shall:

(a) Execute a sentence of death within the week, the first day being Monday and the last day being Sunday, that the judgment is to be executed, as designated by the district court. The Director may execute the judgment at any time during that week if a stay of execution is not entered by a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

(b) Select the drug or combination of drugs to be used for the execution after consulting with the Chief Medical Officer.

(d) Notify those members of the immediate family of the victim who have, pursuant to NRS 176.357, requested to be informed of the time, date and place scheduled for the execution.

(e) Invite a competent physician, the county coroner, a psychiatrist and not less than six reputable citizens over the age of 21 years to be present at the execution. The Director shall determine the maximum number of persons who may be present for the execution. The Director shall give preference to those eligible members or representatives of the immediate family of the victim who requested, pursuant to NRS 176.357, to attend the execution.

3. The execution must take place at the state prison.

4. A person who has not been invited by the Director may not witness the execution.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1439; A 1977, 860; 1983, 1937; 1989, 390; 1995, 381; 2001 Special Session, 218)

NRS 176.357 Request for notification of execution of death penalty; request to attend.

1. If after a conviction for murder a judgment of death has been pronounced, each member of the immediate family of the victim who is 21 years of age or older may submit a written request to the Director to be informed of the time, date and place scheduled for the execution of the sentence of death. The request for notification may be accompanied by a written request to attend or nominate a representative to attend the execution.

2. As used in this section, “immediate family” means persons who are related by blood, adoption or marriage, within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity.

(Added to NRS by 1995, 381)

NRS 176.365 Director of Department of Corrections to make return on death warrant. After the execution, the Director of the Department of Corrections must make a return upon the death warrant to the court by which the judgment was rendered, showing the time, place, mode and manner in which it was executed.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1439; A 1977, 860; 2001 Special Session, 219)

SUSPENSION OF EXECUTION OF DEATH PENALTY

General Provisions

NRS 176.415 When execution of death penalty may be stayed. The execution of a judgment of death must be stayed only:

1. By the State Board of Pardons Commissioners as authorized in Section 14 of Article 5 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada;

2. By the Governor if the Governor grants a reprieve pursuant to Section 13 of Article 5 of the Constitution of the State of Nevada;

3. When a direct appeal from the judgment of conviction and sentence is taken to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution;

4. By a judge of the district court of the county in which the state prison is situated, for the purpose of an investigation of sanity or pregnancy as provided in NRS 176.425 to 176.485, inclusive;

5. By a judge of the district court in which a motion is filed pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 175.554, for the purpose of determining whether the defendant is intellectually disabled; or

6. Pursuant to the provisions of NRS 176.0919 or 176.486 to 176.492, inclusive.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1440; A 1987, 1221; 2003, 768; 2007, 25; 2013, 686, 1756)

Insanity or Pregnancy

NRS 176.425 Sanity investigation: Filing of petition; stay of execution.

1. If, after judgment of death, there is a good reason to believe that the defendant has become insane, the Director of the Department of Corrections to whom the convicted person has been delivered for execution may by a petition in writing, verified by a physician, petition a district judge of the district court of the county in which the state prison is situated, alleging the present insanity of such person, whereupon such judge shall:

(a) Fix a day for a hearing to determine whether the convicted person is insane;

(b) Appoint two psychiatrists, two psychologists, or one psychiatrist and one psychologist, to examine the convicted person; and

(c) Give immediate notice of the hearing to the Attorney General and to the district attorney of the county in which the conviction was had.

2. If the judge determines that the hearing on and the determination of the sanity of the convicted person cannot be had before the date of the execution of such person, the judge may stay the execution of the judgment of death pending the determination of the sanity of the convicted person.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1440; A 1977, 861; 1991, 1002; 2001 Special Session, 219)

NRS 176.435 Sanity investigation: Conduct of hearing.

1. On the day fixed, the Director of the Department of Corrections shall bring the convicted person before the court, and the Attorney General or the Attorney General’s deputy shall attend the hearing. The district attorney of the county in which the conviction was had, and an attorney for the convicted person, may attend the hearing.

2. The court shall receive the report of the examining physicians and may require the production of other evidence. The Attorney General or the Attorney General’s deputy, the district attorney, and the attorney for the convicted person or such person if the convicted person is without counsel may introduce evidence and cross-examine any witness, including the examining physicians.

3. The court shall then make and enter its finding of sanity or insanity.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1440; A 1977, 861; 2001 Special Session, 219)

NRS 176.445 Execution of judgment when defendant found sane. If it is found by the court that the convicted person is sane, the Director of the Department of Corrections must execute the judgment of death; but if the judgment has been stayed, as provided in NRS 176.425, the judge shall cause a certified copy of the order staying the execution of the judgment, together with a certified copy of the judge’s finding that the convicted person is sane, to be immediately forwarded by the clerk of the court to the clerk of the district court of the county in which the conviction was had, who shall give notice thereof to the district attorney of such county. Proceedings shall then be instituted in the last mentioned district court for the issuance of a new warrant of execution of the judgment of death in the manner provided in NRS 176.495.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1441; A 1977, 861; 2001 Special Session, 219)

NRS 176.455 Suspension of execution when defendant found insane; proceedings on recovery of sanity.

1. If it is found by the court that the convicted person is insane, the judge shall make and enter an order staying the execution of the judgment of death until the convicted person becomes sane, and shall therein order the Director of the Department of Corrections to confine such person in a safe place of confinement until the convicted person’s reason is restored.

2. The clerk of the court shall serve or cause to be served three certified copies of the order, one on the Director, one on the Governor, for the use of the State Board of Pardons Commissioners, and one on the clerk of the district court of the county in which the conviction was had.

3. If the convicted person thereafter becomes sane, notice of this fact shall be given by the Director to a judge of the court staying the execution of the judgment, and the judge, upon being satisfied that such person is then sane, shall enter an order vacating the order staying the execution of the judgment.

4. The clerk of the court shall immediately serve or cause to be served three certified copies of such vacating order as follows: One on the Director, one on the Governor, for the use of the State Board of Pardons Commissioners, and one on the clerk of the district court of the county in which the conviction was had, who shall give notice thereof to the district attorney of such county, whereupon proceedings shall be instituted in the last mentioned district court for the issuance of a new warrant of execution of the judgment of death in the manner provided in NRS 176.495.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1441; A 1977, 861; 2001 Special Session, 219)

NRS 176.465 Investigation of pregnancy: Procedure; hearing.

1. If there is good reason to believe that a female against whom a judgment of death has been rendered is pregnant, the Director of the Department of Corrections to whom she has been delivered for execution shall petition a judge of the district court of the county in which the state prison is situated, in writing, alleging such pregnancy, whereupon such judge shall summon a jury of three physicians to inquire into the alleged pregnancy and fix a day for the hearing thereon, and give immediate notice thereof to the Attorney General and to the district attorney of the county in which the conviction was had.

2. The provisions of NRS 176.425 and 176.435 apply to the proceedings upon the inquisition, except that three physicians shall be summoned. They shall certify in writing to the court their findings as to pregnancy.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1441; A 1977, 862; 2001 Special Session, 220)

NRS 176.475 Proceedings after investigation: Execution of judgment; suspension of execution; issuance of warrant on termination of pregnancy.

1. If it is found by the court that the female is not pregnant, the Director of the Department of Corrections must execute the judgment of death; but if a stay of execution has been granted pursuant to NRS 176.425 the procedure provided in NRS 176.445 is applicable.

2. If the female is found to be pregnant, the judge shall enter an order staying the execution of the judgment of death, and shall therein order the Director to confine such female in a safe place of confinement commensurate with her condition until further order of the court.

3. When such female is no longer pregnant, notice of this fact shall be given by the Director to a judge of the court staying the execution of the judgment. Thereupon the judge, upon being satisfied that the pregnancy no longer exists, shall enter an order vacating the order staying the execution of the judgment and shall direct the clerk of such court to serve or cause to be served three certified copies of such order, one on the Director, one on the Governor, for the use of the State Board of Pardons Commissioners, and one on the clerk of the district court of the county in which the conviction was had, who shall give notice thereof to the district attorney of such county, whereupon proceedings shall be instituted in the last mentioned district court for the issuance of a new warrant of execution of the judgment in the manner provided in NRS 176.495.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1442; A 1977, 862; 2001 Special Session, 220)

NRS 176.485 Costs of investigations borne by State; manner of payment. The costs and expenses of the investigations provided in NRS 176.415 to 176.475, inclusive, must be borne by the State and paid in the following manner: The costs and expenses of an investigation must first be paid by county warrants drawn upon the order of the district judge. The county clerk shall then present a claim to the State Board of Examiners for the amount of such costs and expenses so ordered paid by the district judge. Upon approval of the claim by the State Board of Examiners, the State Controller shall draw a warrant for the payment thereof, and the State Treasurer shall pay the same from the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1442; A 1991, 1753)

Petition for Postconviction Relief

NRS 176.486 Authority to enter stay of execution. A district court having proper jurisdiction, the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court, if it has proper jurisdiction, may stay the execution of a sentence of death when a postconviction petition for habeas corpus challenging a judgment of conviction or sentence has been filed only after appropriate notice has been given to the appropriate respondent in the case.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1220; A 1991, 90; 2013, 1756; 2023, 1637)

NRS 176.487 Determination of whether to enter stay of execution. When a person under a sentence of death files a proper postconviction petition for habeas corpus challenging a judgment of conviction or sentence, a district court, the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court on a subsequent appeal shall enter a stay of execution if the court finds a stay necessary for a proper consideration of the claims for relief. In making this determination, the court shall consider whether:

1. The petition is the first effort by the petitioner to raise constitutional claims for relief after a direct appeal from a conviction and the petition raises claims other than those which could have been raised at trial or on direct appeal.

2. The petition is timely filed and jurisdictionally appropriate and does not set forth conclusory claims only.

3. If the petition is not the first petition for postconviction relief, it raises constitutional claims which are not procedurally barred by laches, the law of the case, the doctrines of abuse of the writ or successive petition or any other procedural default.

4. If the petition is a second or successive petition, it presents substantial grounds upon which relief might be granted and valid justification for the claims not having been presented in a prior proceeding.

5. The petition asserts claims based upon specified facts or law which, if true, would entitle the petitioner to relief.

6. The court cannot decide legal claims which are properly raised or expeditiously hold an evidentiary hearing on factual claims which are properly raised before the execution of sentence.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1220; A 1991, 91; 2013, 1756; 2023, 1637)

NRS 176.488 Entry of stay of execution and necessary orders. A stay of execution must be entered by the court in writing and copies sent as soon as practicable to the Director of the Department of Corrections, the warden of the institution in which the offender is imprisoned and the Office of the Attorney General in Carson City. The court shall also enter an order and take all necessary actions to expedite further proceeding before that court.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1221; A 2001 Special Session, 221)

NRS 176.489 Vacation of stay of execution. Any stay of execution previously entered by the court must be vacated if the court denies the petition for habeas corpus.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1221; A 1991, 91)

NRS 176.491 Stay of execution following denial of appeal.

1. Upon the denial of any appeal pursuant to chapter 34 or 177 of NRS to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution, the appellate court of competent jurisdiction shall dissolve any stay of execution previously entered. No stay of such execution may be entered or continued by the appellate court of competent jurisdiction after the denial of an appeal pending the filing of a petition with a federal court or a petition for a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court of the United States.

2. The entry of a stay of issuance of a remittitur in the appellate court of competent jurisdiction does not prohibit the application of or the issuance of a warrant of execution by the district court in which the conviction was obtained.

3. To stay the execution of a sentence of death following the denial of any appeal to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to chapter 34 or 177 of NRS, a person under sentence of death must:

(a) Apply for and obtain a stay in the federal court in which the person applies for a writ of certiorari or habeas corpus; or

(b) Obtain a stay of execution pursuant to NRS 176.487.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1221; A 1989, 491; 2013, 1757)

NRS 176.492 Dissolution of stay of execution which was improperly entered. The respondent may file a petition with the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution within 10 days after the entry of a stay of execution by a district court to dissolve a stay which was improperly entered. The filing of the petition does not divest the district court of jurisdiction to hear the claims raised by the petition and the district court shall not delay consideration of the claims because of the filing of such a petition with the appellate court of competent jurisdiction.

(Added to NRS by 1987, 1221; A 2013, 1757)

NEW ORDER TO EXECUTE JUDGMENT OF DEATH

NRS 176.495 New warrant generally.

1. If for any reason a judgment of death has not been executed, and it remains in force, the court in which the conviction was had must, upon the application of the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the conviction was had, cause another warrant to be drawn, signed by the judge and attested by the clerk under the seal of the court, and delivered to the Director of the Department of Corrections.

2. The warrant must state the conviction and judgment and appoint a week, the first day being Monday and the last day being Sunday, within which the judgment is to be executed. The first day of that week must be not less than 15 days nor more than 30 days after the date of the warrant. The Director shall execute a sentence of death within the week the judgment is to be executed, as designated by the district court. The Director may execute the judgment at any time during that week if a stay of execution is not entered by a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1442; A 1977, 863; 1989, 391; 2001 Special Session, 221; 2003, 2083)

NRS 176.505 Order following appeal.

1. When a remittitur showing the affirmation of a judgment of death has been filed with the clerk of the court from which the appeal has been taken, the court in which the conviction was obtained shall inquire into the facts, and, if no legal reasons exist prohibiting the execution of the judgment, shall make and enter an order requiring the Director of the Department of Corrections to execute the judgment at a specified time. The presence of the defendant in the court at the time the order of execution is made and entered, or the warrant is issued, is not required.

2. When an opinion, order dismissing appeal or other order upholding a sentence of death is issued by the appellate court of competent jurisdiction pursuant to chapter 34 or 177 of NRS, the court in which the sentence of death was obtained shall inquire into the facts and, if no legal reason exists prohibiting the execution of the judgment, shall make and enter an order requiring the Director of the Department of Corrections to execute the judgment during a specified week. The presence of the defendant in the court when the order of execution is made and entered, or the warrant is issued, is not required.

3. Notwithstanding the entry of a stay of issuance of a remittitur in the appellate court of competent jurisdiction following denial of appellate relief in a proceeding brought pursuant to chapter 34 or 177 of NRS, the court in which the conviction was obtained shall, upon application of the Attorney General or the district attorney of the county in which the conviction was obtained, cause another warrant to be drawn, signed by the judge and attested by the clerk under the seal of the court, and delivered to the Director of the Department of Corrections.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1442; A 1977, 863; 1989, 491; 2001 Special Session, 221; 2013, 1758)

NEW TRIAL OR MOTION TO VACATE JUDGMENT

NRS 176.515 Court may grant new trial or vacate judgment in certain circumstances.

1. The court may grant a new trial to a defendant if required as a matter of law or on the ground of newly discovered evidence.

2. If trial was by the court without a jury, the court may vacate the judgment if entered, take additional testimony and direct the entry of a new judgment.

3. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 176.09187, a motion for a new trial based on the ground of newly discovered evidence may be made only within 2 years after the verdict or finding of guilt.

4. A motion for a new trial based on any other grounds must be made within 7 days after the verdict or finding of guilt or within such further time as the court may fix during the 7-day period.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1443; A 1983, 1671; 2003, 1894; 2011, 280; 2013, 1856; 2015, 785; 2017, 1480)

ARREST OF JUDGMENT

NRS 176.525 Arrest of judgment: When granted and time in which motion is to be made. The court shall arrest judgment if the indictment, information or complaint does not charge an offense or if the court was without jurisdiction of the offense charged. The motion in arrest of judgment shall be made within 7 days after determination of guilt or within such further time as the court may fix during the 7-day period.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1443)

NRS 176.535 Effect of arresting judgment. The effect of allowing a motion in arrest of judgment is to place the defendant in the same situation in which the defendant was before the indictment was found or information or complaint filed.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1443)

NRS 176.545 Procedure after allowance of arrest of judgment.

1. If, from the evidence on the trial, there is reasonable ground to believe the defendant guilty, and a new indictment, information or complaint can be framed upon which the defendant may be convicted, the court may order the defendant to be recommitted to the officers of the proper county, or admitted to bail anew to answer the new indictment, information or complaint.

2. If the evidence shows the defendant guilty of another offense, the defendant shall be committed or held thereon, and in neither case shall the verdict be a bar to another prosecution.

3. But if no evidence appear sufficient to charge the defendant with any offense, the defendant shall, if in custody, be discharged; or, if admitted to bail, the defendant’s bail shall be exonerated; or, if money has been deposited instead of bail, it shall be refunded to the defendant, and the arrest of judgment shall operate as an acquittal of the charge upon which the indictment, information or complaint was founded.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1443)

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

NRS 176.555 Correction of illegal sentence. The court may correct an illegal sentence at any time.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1443)

NRS 176.565 Clerical mistakes. Clerical mistakes in judgments, orders or other parts of the record and errors in the record arising from oversight or omission may be corrected by the court at any time and after such notice, if any, as the court orders.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1443)