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

NRS 212.100: Aiding prisoner to escape.

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  1. TITLE 16 — CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS; AID TO VICTIMS OF CRIME
  2. CHAPTER 212 - OFFENSES RELATING TO PRISONS AND PRISONERS
  3. ESCAPES AND RELATED OFFENSES

A person who, with the intent to effect or facilitate the escape of a prisoner, whether the escape is effected or attempted or not, conveys or sends to a prisoner any information or aid, or conveys or sends into a prison any disguise, instrument, weapon or other thing, or aids or assists a prisoner in escaping or attempting to escape from the lawful custody of a sheriff or other officer or person, shall be punished if the prisoner is held upon a charge, arrest, commitment, conviction or a sentence:

1. For a felony, for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 10 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $10,000.

2. For a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor:

(a) Where a dangerous weapon is used to effect or facilitate the escape or attempted escape, for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000.

(b) Where no dangerous weapon is used, for a gross misdemeanor.

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