Criminal Law in Nevada
This page covers criminal law as it applies in Nevada — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what criminal protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern criminal in Nevada
Nevada state law
- Title 4 — Witnesses and Evidence › Chapter 48 — Admissibility GenerallyNV 48 § 48.045
Cited in 184 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 193 — Criminality GenerallyNV 193 § 193.165
Cited in 159 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 14 — Procedure in Criminal Cases › Chapter 177 — Appeals and Remedies After ConvictionNV 177 § 177.055
Cited in 132 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 15 — Crimes and Punishments › Chapter 207 — Miscellaneous CrimesNV 207 § 207.010
Cited in 118 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 14 — Procedure in Criminal Cases › Chapter 175 — TrialNV 175 § 175.552
Cited in 101 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 14 — Procedure in Criminal Cases › Chapter 177 — Appeals and Remedies After ConvictionNV 177 § 177.015
Cited in 97 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for criminal in Nevada.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.