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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 14. Procedure in Criminal Cases § 178.564. Certain offenses for which party injured has civil action may be compromised

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

If a defendant is held to answer on a charge of a misdemeanor for which the person injured by the act constituting the offense has a remedy by a civil action, the offense may be compromised as provided in NRS 178.566 unless the offense:

1. Was committed by or upon an officer of justice while in the execution of the duties of office;

2. Was committed riotously;

3. Was committed with the intent to commit a felony;

4. Is a battery that constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 33.018; or

5. Violates a temporary or extended order for protection against domestic violence.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 14. Procedure in Criminal Cases § 178.564. Certain offenses for which party injured has civil action may be compromised - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-14-procedure-in-criminal-cases/nv-rev-st-178-564/

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