NRS 171.084

Limitation for kidnapping or attempted murder extended if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation

Known as the Uniform Act

The act spans §§ 171–171 (111 sections).

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case State Vs. Lose (Williams) (2021)

Most recently applied in State Vs. Lose (Williams) (April 2021)

(Added to NRS by 2001, 3031)

1. If, at any time during the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 and 171.095, a victim of kidnapping or attempted murder, or a person authorized to act on behalf of such a victim, files with a law enforcement officer a written report concerning the offense, the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 and 171.095 is extended for 5 years.

2. If a written report is filed with a law enforcement officer pursuant to subsection 1, the law enforcement officer shall provide a copy of the written report to the victim or the person authorized to act on behalf of the victim.

3. As used in this section, “law enforcement officer” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 171.083.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.