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Current as of January 01, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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
(c) Has a household income that is less than 200 percent of the federally designated level signifying poverty.
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
(c) A violation declared to be a felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 14. Procedure in Criminal Cases § 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 - last updated January 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-14-procedure-in-criminal-cases/nv-rev-st-176-0643/
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