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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 23. Public Officers and Employees § 289.092. Suspension without pay pending criminal prosecution; award of back pay under certain circumstances

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

If a law enforcement agency suspends a peace officer without pay pending the outcome of a criminal prosecution, the law enforcement agency shall award the peace officer back pay for the duration of the suspension if:

1. The charges against the peace officer are dismissed;

2. The peace officer is found not guilty at trial; or

3. The peace officer is not subjected to punitive action in connection with the alleged misconduct.

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