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Nevada Restraining Order Laws (2026): How to Get a Protective Order
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In Nevada, victims of domestic violence can obtain a Protective Order against a spouse, a dating partner, a relative, or another qualifying person under NRS Chapter 33. A Temporary Protective Order lasts up to 45 days; an Extended Protective Order lasts up to two years. Nevada also offers separate Stalking and Harassment Orders and Sexual Assault Protective Orders for victims who have no domestic relationship with the person harming them.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For confidential help 24/7, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (text START to 88788).
Types of restraining orders in Nevada
Nevada operates several distinct civil protective order tracks under different statutes. The Domestic Violence Protective Order (NRS Chapter 33, sections 33.017 through 33.100) is the primary tool for victims in a qualifying domestic or intimate relationship with the respondent. Beyond that order, Nevada provides a Stalking and Harassment Protective Order under NRS 200.591 for victims of stalking or harassment regardless of any relationship, and a Sexual Assault Protective Order under NRS 200.378 for victims of sexual assault regardless of relationship.
Nevada also has a High-Risk Behavior Order, commonly called a Red Flag Order, under NRS 33.500 and following sections. That order is designed to temporarily prevent a person who poses a risk of harm to themselves or others from possessing firearms; it is separate from the domestic violence and stalking tracks. A Workplace Harassment Order and a Harm to Children Order are additional civil tools available in specific circumstances.
Who can get a restraining order in Nevada?
To qualify for a Domestic Violence Protective Order under NRS Chapter 33, the petitioner must have a qualifying relationship with the respondent. Under NRS 33.018(1), Nevada covers spouses and former spouses, persons related by blood or marriage, persons with a child in common, persons in a current or former dating relationship (defined as frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by an expectation of affectional or sexual involvement, not casual or business interactions), the minor child of any of those persons, and a person who has been appointed custodian or legal guardian of such a child. The statute has no standalone household member category, so living together does not by itself create a qualifying relationship: an unrelated roommate or housemate would need one of the other tracks described below.
NRS 33.018(2) excludes siblings and cousins from the domestic violence track entirely, whether or not they live together. The only carve-out is siblings or cousins who are in a custodial or guardianship relationship with each other.
Victims who do not share a qualifying domestic relationship with the respondent are not without options. Any person who is a victim of stalking or harassment may petition for a Stalking and Harassment Protective Order under NRS 200.591 without proving a relationship. Any victim of sexual assault may seek a Sexual Assault Protective Order under NRS 200.378. These separate tracks ensure that victims who are harassed or assaulted by acquaintances, coworkers, neighbors, or strangers have a civil remedy.
How to file for a restraining order in Nevada
Most petitions for a Domestic Violence Protective Order are filed in justice court. If a related family law proceeding (such as a divorce or custody case) is already pending, the petition may be filed in district court instead. The payment of all costs and official fees is deferred for any applicant. Under NRS 33.050(1), after any hearing and no later than final disposition of the application or order, the court must assess the costs and fees against the adverse party, except that it may reduce or waive them as justice may require. For domestic violence protective orders, the federal Violence Against Women Act prohibits charging any filing or service fee to the petitioner.
To begin, the petitioner completes a petition form and submits it to the court clerk. Court self-help centers at Nevada justice courts provide free assistance with forms. Local domestic violence advocacy organizations offer free, confidential help at every step, including safety planning, form completion, and accompanying petitioners to hearings. The Nevada Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-500-1556) can connect callers with local programs and legal aid.
After the petition is filed, a judicial officer reviews it, typically within one judicial day, and decides whether to issue a Temporary Protective Order. No hearing is required at that stage.
Temporary vs. final orders: how long they last
Nevada courts can issue a Temporary Protective Order (TPO) on an ex parte basis, meaning without the respondent present, when the petitioner shows immediate danger. Under NRS 33.020, the court must act within one judicial day of the application. Under NRS 33.080(1), a TPO is valid for up to 45 days as fixed by the court; it may be extended if needed while the full hearing is being scheduled.
After the respondent is notified and a hearing is held, the court may issue an Extended Protective Order. Under NRS 33.080(3)-(4), an Extended Protective Order lasts up to two years. If the court sets the order to exceed one year, it must state the specific findings that justify the longer period. Both sides can appear at that hearing, so get a free case evaluation from a Nevada family lawyer to prepare your evidence before the temporary order expires (attorney advertising).
| Order stage | Duration |
|---|---|
| Temporary Protective Order (ex parte) | Up to 45 days (NRS 33.080(1)); ruling within 1 judicial day (NRS 33.020) |
| Extended Protective Order | Up to 2 years; court must state findings if exceeding 1 year (NRS 33.080(3)-(4)) |
Both types of orders can include provisions prohibiting contact, requiring the respondent to stay away from specified locations, and addressing firearms.
Firearms and a Nevada protective order
An Extended Protective Order may require the respondent to surrender, sell, or transfer all firearms and may prohibit the respondent from acquiring new firearms while the order is in effect. The court may include these provisions in the order under NRS 33.031.
Violating a Nevada firearms prohibition tied to a protective order is treated as a serious felony. NRS 33.031 provides that a person who possesses a firearm in violation of that prohibition commits a category B felony, which carries one to six years in the Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000; NRS 33.033 sets the surrender procedure.
Separately, a qualifying Extended Protective Order triggers the federal firearm ban under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8). That federal rule prohibits a person subject to a qualifying domestic violence protective order from possessing any firearm or ammunition, regardless of whether the state order specifically addresses firearms. Both the Nevada state prohibition and the federal prohibition may apply simultaneously.
What happens if someone violates the order?
Nevada law distinguishes between violations of a Temporary Protective Order and violations of an Extended Protective Order, and the penalty structure differs by order type. For a Domestic Violence Protective Order issued under NRS Chapter 33, violating a TPO is a misdemeanor. Violating an Extended Protective Order carries escalating penalties under NRS 33.100: the first violation is a misdemeanor, the second violation is a gross misdemeanor, and the third or any subsequent violation is a category D felony.
A category D felony in Nevada carries one to four years in the Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Police may arrest a respondent on probable cause that an order has been violated.
It is important to note that these escalating penalties apply specifically to Extended Protective Orders issued on the domestic-violence track under NRS Chapter 33. Extended Protective Orders issued on the stalking and harassment track (NRS 200.591) or the sexual assault track (NRS 200.378) carry a different penalty structure: violating a Temporary Order on either of those tracks is a gross misdemeanor, and violating an Extended Order is a category C felony punished as provided in NRS 193.130, carrying one to five years in the Nevada State Prison and a fine of up to $10,000. This harsher fixed penalty applies from the first violation and is distinct from the escalating domestic-violence track.
If the respondent contacts you, comes near a protected location, or otherwise violates the order, call 911 immediately. Preserve any evidence of the violation, including messages, call logs, photos, or witness information. You can also report the violation to the court to initiate contempt proceedings. Both avenues, criminal arrest and civil contempt, are available.
This article is general legal information, not legal advice, and it is not a safety plan. Protective-order rules vary by state and change. If you are in danger, call 911. For help with your specific situation, contact your local court's self-help center, a domestic-violence advocate, or a licensed attorney.
Related pages
For a full overview of how protective orders work across all 50 states and DC, visit the Restraining Order Laws by State hub. You may also find our pages on Nevada recording laws and Nevada self-defense laws helpful for related legal questions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a restraining order in Nevada?
File a petition at your local justice court (or district court if a family case is already pending). A judicial officer reviews the petition within one judicial day and may issue a Temporary Protective Order the same day if you are in immediate danger. Filing fees are deferred. Court self-help staff and local domestic violence advocates can help you complete the forms.
How long does a restraining order last in Nevada?
A Temporary Protective Order lasts up to 45 days (NRS 33.080(1)). An Extended Protective Order lasts up to two years, with the court required to state findings if the order exceeds one year (NRS 33.080(3)-(4)). Extended orders may be renewed.
How much does a restraining order cost in Nevada?
Costs and fees are deferred for any petitioner. Under NRS 33.050(1), after any hearing and no later than final disposition of the application or order, the court must assess them against the adverse party, except that it may reduce or waive them as justice may require. For domestic violence protective orders, the federal Violence Against Women Act bars the court from charging the petitioner any filing or service fee, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I get a restraining order without a police report?
Yes. Nevada does not require a police report to file for a protective order. You describe the abuse or harassment in your petition and submit it directly to the court. A police report, if one exists, can be supporting evidence but is not a prerequisite.
Does a restraining order take away gun rights in Nevada?
An Extended Protective Order may require the respondent to surrender, sell, or transfer all firearms and prohibit acquiring new ones. Violating that firearms prohibition is a category B felony (1 to 6 years, up to $5,000 fine). A qualifying order also triggers the federal ban under 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(8), barring the respondent from possessing any firearm or ammunition.
What happens if the abuser violates the order?
Call 911 immediately. For a Domestic Violence Protective Order, violating a Temporary Protective Order is a misdemeanor, and violating an Extended Protective Order is a misdemeanor for the first offense, a gross misdemeanor for the second, and a category D felony for the third or any later offense. Violating a Stalking and Harassment or Sexual Assault Protective Order carries a different penalty: a gross misdemeanor for a temporary order and a flat category C felony for an extended order. Preserve any evidence of the violation and report it to the court as well.
What is the difference between a Temporary Protective Order and an Extended Protective Order in Nevada?
A Temporary Protective Order (TPO) is issued ex parte without a hearing, lasts up to 45 days, and bridges the gap until a full hearing can be held. An Extended Protective Order is issued after both parties have an opportunity to appear at a hearing; it lasts up to two years and carries stronger violation penalties, including felony consequences for repeat violations.
Updates
Corrected who qualifies for a Nevada domestic violence protective order (there is no standalone household-member category, and siblings and cousins are excluded outright unless they are in a custodial or guardianship relationship) and restated the court-fee rule to match NRS 33.050(1).
Corrected the Nevada domestic-violence temporary protective order duration from 30 to 45 days, and fixed three inline statute citations that pointed at the wrong NRS sections for the TPO duration, extended-order duration, and firearm-surrender/felony-penalty provisions.
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Corrected the violation-penalty section: Nevada's escalating TPO/Extended Protective Order penalty ladder applies only to the domestic-violence (Chapter 33) track, and fixed the statutory citation for the Stalking/Harassment and Sexual Assault extended-order felony penalty from NRS 33.100 to NRS 193.130.
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 033: INJUNCTIONS; PROTECTION ORDERS
§ 33.020Requirements for issuance of temporary and extended orders; availability of court; court clerk to inform protected party upon transfer of information to Central Repository.In force
1. If it appears to the satisfaction of the court from specific facts shown by a verified application that an act of domestic violence has occurred or there exists a threat of domestic violence, the court may grant a temporary or extended order. A court shall only consider whether the act of domestic violence or the threat thereof satisfies the requirements of NRS 33.018 without considering any other factor in its determination to grant the temporary or extended order. 2. A temporary or extended order must not be granted to the applicant or the adverse party unless the applicant or the adverse party has requested the order and has filed a verified application that an act of domestic violence has occurred or there exists a threat of domestic violence. If the applicant reasonably believes that disclosing his or her address and contact information in the application would jeopardize his or her safety, the applicant may decline to disclose his or her address and contact information in the application.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-09-08 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
§ 33.080Expiration, conversion, modification and dissolution of order; hearing; court to enter findings of fact concerning extended order effective for more than 1 year; construction of section not to affect right of adverse party to interlocutory appeal.In force
1. A temporary order expires within such time, not to exceed 45 days, as the court fixes. If an application for an extended order is filed within the period of a temporary order or at the same time that an application for a temporary order is filed, the temporary order remains in effect until: (a) The hearing on the extended order is held; or (b) If the court schedules a second or third hearing pursuant to subsection 5 or 6 of NRS 33.020, the date on which the second or third hearing on an application for an extended order is held. 2. On 2 days’ notice to the party who obtained the temporary order, the adverse party may appear and move its dissolution or modification, and in that event the court shall proceed to hear and determine such motion as expeditiously as the ends of justice require. 3. An extended order expires within such time, not to exceed 2 years, as the court fixes. A temporary order may be converted by the court, upon notice to the adverse party and a hearing, into an extended order effective for not more than 2 years.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 1 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2013
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Truesdell v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 2013, 129 Nev. 194)“…allenge the validity of a temporary protective order under NRS 33.080(2) before the court that issued the or…”
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§ 33.018Acts which constitute domestic violence; exceptions.In forcecited in 3 of our articles
1. Domestic violence occurs when a person commits one of the following acts against or upon the person’s spouse or former spouse, any other person to whom the person is related by blood or marriage, any other person with whom the person has had or is having a dating relationship, any other person with whom the person has a child in common, the minor child of any of those persons, the person’s minor child or any other person who has been appointed the custodian or legal guardian for the person’s minor child: (a) A battery. (b) An assault. (c) Coercion pursuant to NRS 207.190. (d) A sexual assault. (e) A knowing, purposeful or reckless course of conduct intended to harass the other person. Such conduct may include, but is not limited to: (1) Stalking. (2) Arson. (3) Trespassing. (4) Larceny. (5) Destruction of private property. (6) Carrying a concealed weapon without a permit. (7) Injuring or killing an animal. (8) Burglary. (9) An invasion of the home. (f) A false imprisonment. (g) Pandering. (h) A kidnapping. (i) An attempt or solicitation to commit an offense described in paragraphs (a) to (h), inclusive.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 44 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2025
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Boykins v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 2000, 1 Nev. 171)“…1 as follows: Evidence of domestic violence as defined in NRS 33.018 and expert testimony concerning the eff…”
- English v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 2000, 1 Nev. 828)“…e that was denominated as "domestic battery, a violation of NRS 33.018, NRS 200.481 and NRS 200.485." To enhan…”
- City of Las Vegas v. Eighth Judicial District Court (Nevada Supreme Court 2008, 124 Nev. 540)“…damus. In resolving this petition, we consider the scope of NRS 33.018, which defines acts that constitute dom…”
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§ 33.100Penalty for intentional violation of order.In force
A person who intentionally violates: 1. A temporary order is guilty of a misdemeanor. 2. An extended order and: (a) Who has not previously violated an extended order is guilty of a misdemeanor; (b) Who has previously violated an extended order one time is guilty of a gross misdemeanor; or (c) Who has previously violated an extended order two or more times is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. Ê Each act that constitutes a violation of the temporary or extended order may be prosecuted as a separate violation of the order.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 5 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2024
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- City of Las Vegas v. Las Vegas Municipal Court (Nevada Supreme Court 1994, 110 Nev. 1021)“…has established that a violation of a TPO is a misdemeanor. NRS 33.100. The city contends that because the vio…”
- Sagherian v. City of Henderson (District Court, D. Nevada 2024)“…harged with Violation of an Extended Protective Order under NRS 33.100 23 in state court for “call[ing] and/…”
- Pittman v. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (District Court, D. Nevada 2023)“…the kids from school.” ECF No. 30-1 at 9, 14. 21 132 Nev. Rev. Stat. § 33.100(2)(c).…”
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§ 33.031Extended order may prohibit possession of firearm by adverse party; factors for court to consider in determining whether to prohibit possession of firearm; exception; penalty.In force
1. A court may include in an extended order issued pursuant to NRS 33.030: (a) A requirement that the adverse party surrender, sell or transfer any firearm in the adverse party’s possession or under the adverse party’s custody or control in the manner set forth in NRS 33.033; and (b) A statement that, unless the provisions of subsection 3 apply, the adverse party is prohibited from possessing or having under the adverse party’s custody or control any firearm while the order is in effect pursuant to NRS 202.360. 2. In determining whether to include the provisions set forth in subsection 1 in an extended order, the court must consider, without limitation, whether the adverse party: (a) Has a documented history of domestic violence; (b) Has used or threatened to use a firearm to injure or harass the applicant, a minor child or any other person; and (c) Has used a firearm in the commission or attempted commission of any crime.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
§ 33.033Requirements for surrender, sale or transfer of firearm in possession of adverse party; authorization to charge fee for collection and storage of firearm.In force
1. If a court orders an adverse party to surrender, sell or transfer any firearm pursuant to NRS 33.031, the adverse party shall, not later than 24 hours after service of the order: (a) Surrender any firearm in the adverse party’s possession or under the adverse party’s custody or control to the appropriate local law enforcement agency designated by the court in the order; (b) Surrender any firearm in the adverse party’s possession or under the adverse party’s custody or control to a person designated by the court in the order; (c) Sell or transfer any firearm in the adverse party’s possession or under the adverse party’s custody or control to a licensed firearm dealer; or (d) Submit an affidavit: (1) Informing the court that he or she currently does not have any firearm in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control; and (2) Acknowledging that failure to surrender, sell or transfer any firearm in his or her possession or under his or her custody or control is a violation of the extended order and state law.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
§ 33.500Definitions.In force
As used in NRS 33.500 to 33.670, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 33.510 to 33.540, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections.
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§ 33.050Assessment of court costs and fees; duty of court clerk to assist parties; no charge for certified copy of order for applicant.In force
1. The payment of all costs and official fees must be deferred for any applicant for a temporary or extended order. After any hearing and no later than final disposition of the application or order, the court shall assess the costs and fees against the adverse party, except that the court may reduce them or waive them, as justice may require. 2. The clerk of the court shall provide each party, free of cost, with information about the: (a) Availability of temporary and extended orders; (b) Procedure for filing an application for an order; and (c) Right to proceed without legal counsel. 3. The clerk of the court or other person designated by the court shall assist any party in completing and filing the application, affidavit and any other paper or pleading necessary to initiate or respond to an application for a temporary or extended order. This assistance does not constitute the practice of law, but the clerk shall not render any advice or service that requires the professional judgment of an attorney.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 200: CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON
§ 200.591Court may impose temporary or extended order to restrict conduct of alleged perpetrator, defendant or convicted person; penalty for violation of order; dissemination of order; notice provided in order.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
1. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a person who reasonably believes that the crime of stalking, aggravated stalking or harassment is being committed against him or her by another person may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary or extended order directing the person who is allegedly committing the crime to: (a) Stay away from the home, school, business or place of employment of the victim of the alleged crime and any other location specifically named by the court. (b) Refrain from contacting, intimidating, threatening or otherwise interfering with the victim of the alleged crime and any other person named in the order, including, without limitation, a member of the family or the household of the victim of the alleged crime. (c) Comply with any other restriction which the court deems necessary to protect the victim of the alleged crime or to protect any other person named in the order, including, without limitation, a member of the family or the household of the victim of the alleged crime.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 4 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2023
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Abel v. Dist. Ct. (Moorhead) (Nevada Supreme Court 2017)“…NRS Chapter 62, that an application under NRS 200.591 had been made, and that it appeared to…”
- Richard Pike v. J. Hester (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2018, 891 F.3d 1131)“…ld an adversarial hearing before issuing an extended order. Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.591(3). PIKE V. HES…”
- Blandino v. Federico (District Court, D. Nevada 2023)“…21 See Nev. Rev. Stat. § 200.591(1)(a)–(c).…”
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§ 200.378Court may impose temporary or extended order to restrict conduct of alleged perpetrator, defendant or convicted person; penalty for violation of order; dissemination of order; notice provided in order.In force
1. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, a person who reasonably believes that the crime of sexual assault has been committed against him or her by another person may petition any court of competent jurisdiction for a temporary or extended order directing the person who allegedly committed the sexual assault to: (a) Stay away from the home, school, business or place of employment of the victim of the alleged sexual assault and any other location specifically named by the court. (b) Refrain from contacting, intimidating, threatening or otherwise interfering with the victim of the alleged sexual assault and any other person named in the order, including, without limitation, a member of the family or the household of the victim of the alleged sexual assault. (c) Comply with any other restriction which the court deems necessary to protect the victim of the alleged sexual assault or to protect any other person named in the order, including, without limitation, a member of the family or the household of the victim of the alleged sexual assault.
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United States Code Title 18
§ 922Unlawful actsIn forcecited in 72 of our articles
It shall be unlawful— for any person— except a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer, to engage in the business of importing, manufacturing, or dealing in firearms, or in the course of such business to ship, transport, or receive any firearm in interstate or foreign commerce; or except a licensed importer or licensed manufacturer, to engage in the business of importing or manufacturing ammunition, or in the course of such business, to ship, transport, or receive any ammunition in interstate or foreign commerce; for any importer, manufacturer, dealer, or collector licensed under the provisions of this chapter to ship or transport in interstate or foreign commerce any firearm to any person other than a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector, except that— this paragraph and subsection (b)(3) shall not be held to preclude a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, licensed dealer, or licensed collector from returning a firearm or replacement firearm of the same kind and type to a person from whom it was received; and this paragraph shall not be held to preclude an individual from mailing a firearm owned in compliance…
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Cited in 40,024 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
In the courts (editorial summary, independently checked):Section 922(g)(1) bars a felon from possessing a firearm, and the Supreme Court cases in this line turn on sentencing, not on the ban. Taylor v. United States (1990) and Shepard v. United States (2005) held that whether prior convictions enhance a 922(g) sentence under 924(e) is decided from offense elements and limited plea records.
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- United States v. Booker (Supreme Court of the United States 2004, 543 U.S. 220)“…e Johnson with one crime (say, illegal gun possession, see 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)) and Jackson with another (say, ban…”
- Almendarez-Torres v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1998, 523 U.S. 224)“…cidivism an offense element in such circumstances. But cf. 18 U. S. C. § 922 (g)(1) (prior felony conviction an elem…”
- Taylor v. United States (Supreme Court of the United States 1990, 495 U.S. 575)✓Taylor pleaded guilty to felon-in-possession under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) and had two Missouri burglary convictions; the Court held that 'burglary' in the § 924(e) enhancement attached to a § 922(g) conviction means generic burglary judged by the prior statute's elements.
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Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 193: CRIMINALITY GENERALLY
§ 193.130Categories and punishment of felonies.In forcecited in 10 of our articles
1. Except when a person is convicted of a category A felony, and except as otherwise provided by specific statute, a person convicted of a felony shall be sentenced to a minimum term and a maximum term of imprisonment which must be within the limits prescribed by the applicable statute, unless the statute in force at the time of commission of the felony prescribed a different penalty. The minimum term of imprisonment that may be imposed must not exceed 40 percent of the maximum term imposed. 2. Except as otherwise provided by specific statute, for each felony committed on or after July 1, 1995: (a) A category A felony is a felony for which a sentence of death or imprisonment in the state prison for life with or without the possibility of parole may be imposed, as provided by specific statute. (b) A category B felony is a felony for which the minimum term of imprisonment in the state prison that may be imposed is not less than 1 year and the maximum term of imprisonment that may be imposed is not more than 20 years, as provided by specific statute.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at leg.state.nv.us
Cited in 97 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- State v. SECOND JUDICIAL DIST. CT.(PULLIN) (Nevada Supreme Court 2008, 124 Nev. 564)“…ral savings statutes adopted *568 in 1967 as NRS 193.130, 15 193.140, 16…”
- Washington v. State (Nevada Supreme Court 2001, 117 Nev. 735)“…of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130. 3. A person who offers, agrees or ar…”
- Hudson v. Warden (Nevada Supreme Court 2001, 117 Nev. 387)“…le I, II, III or IV, for a category E felony as provided in NRS 193.130. (b) For a third or subsequent offens…”
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Sources and References
- NRS Chapter 33, sections 33.017 through 33.100 (Orders for Protection Against Domestic Violence)(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS 200.591 (Stalking and Harassment Protective Orders)(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- NRS 200.378 (Sexual Assault Protective Orders)(leg.state.nv.us).gov
- Nevada Courts self-help center(nevadajudiciary.us).gov
- NRS 33.018 (Acts which constitute domestic violence; exceptions - qualifying relationships, and the sibling/cousin exclusion in subsection 2)(leg.state.nv.us)
- NRS 33.050 (Assessment of court costs and fees; fees deferred for the applicant and assessed against the adverse party, subject to reduction or waiver)(leg.state.nv.us)