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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 176.033: Sentence of imprisonment required or permitted by statute: Definite period for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor; minimum and maximum term for felony unless definite term required by statute; restitution.

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  1. TITLE 14 — PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES
  2. CHAPTER 176 - JUDGMENT AND EXECUTION
  3. ASSIGNMENT TO PROGRAM; SENTENCE AND JUDGMENT; GENETIC MARKER ANALYSIS
  4. Sentence of Death; Terms of Imprisonment; Restitution

If a sentence of imprisonment is required or permitted by statute, the court shall:

1. If sentencing a person who has been found guilty of a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor, sentence the person to imprisonment for a definite period of time within the maximum limit or the minimum and maximum limits prescribed by the applicable statute, taking due account of the gravity of the particular offense and of the character of the individual defendant.

2. If sentencing a person who has been found guilty of a felony, sentence the person to a minimum term and a maximum term of imprisonment, unless a definite term of imprisonment is required by statute.

3. If restitution is appropriate, set an amount of restitution for each victim of the offense and for expenses related to extradition in accordance with NRS 179.225.

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