NRS 33.031
Extended order may prohibit possession of firearm by adverse party

  • factors for court to consider in determining whether to prohibit possession of firearm
  • exception
  • penalty.

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.

3.

If a court includes the provisions set forth in subsection 1 in an extended order, the court may include a limited exception from the prohibition to possess or have under the adverse party’s custody or control any firearm if the adverse party establishes that:

(a)

The adverse party is employed by an employer who requires the adverse party to use or possess a firearm as an integral part of the adverse party’s employment;

(b)

The adverse party only uses or possesses the firearm in the course of such employment; and

(c)

The employer will provide for the storage of any such firearm during any period when the adverse party is not working.

4.

An adverse party who violates any provision included in an extended order pursuant to this section concerning the surrender, sale, transfer, possession, custody or control of a firearm is guilty of a category B felony and shall be punished 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. The court must include in the order a statement that violation of such a provision in the order is a category B felony and shall be punished 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.

Source: Section 33.031 — Extended order may prohibit possession of firearm by adverse party; factors for court to consider in determining whether to prohibit possession of firearm; exception; penalty., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-033.­html#NRS033Sec031 (accessed May 26, 2025).


Orders for Protection of Children
Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic-violence Protection Orders Act
General Provisions
Orders for Protection Against Domestic Violence
Orders for Protection Against Harassment in Workplace 33.010
Cases in which injunction may be granted. 33.015
Injunction to restrain unlawful act against witness or victim of crime. 33.017
Definitions. 33.018
Acts which constitute domestic violence 33.019
Masters: Appointment 33.020
Requirements for issuance of temporary and extended orders 33.030
Contents of order 33.031
Extended order may prohibit possession of firearm by adverse party 33.033
Requirements for surrender, sale or transfer of firearm in possession of adverse party 33.035
Extended order to include assignment of income for support of child in certain circumstances. 33.040
No requirement of action for dissolution of marriage 33.050
Assessment of court costs and fees 33.060
Notice of order to law enforcement agency 33.065
Alternative method for serving adverse party at current place of employment 33.070
Inclusion in order of requirement of arrest 33.080
Expiration, conversion, modification and dissolution of order 33.085
Order from another jurisdiction: Accorded full faith and credit under certain circumstances 33.090
Order from another jurisdiction: Registration in this State 33.095
Duty to transmit information concerning temporary or extended order to Central Repository. 33.100
Penalty for intentional violation of order. 33.110
Short title. 33.113
Definitions. 33.116
“Adverse party” defined. 33.119
“Canadian domestic-violence protection order” defined. 33.122
“Domestic protection order” defined. 33.125
“Issuing court” defined. 33.128
“Law enforcement officer” defined. 33.131
“Person” defined. 33.134
“Protected person” defined. 33.137
“Record” defined. 33.140
“Tribunal” defined. 33.143
Enforcement of Canadian domestic-violence protection order by law enforcement officer. 33.146
Other enforcement of Canadian domestic-violence protection order. 33.149
Immunity. 33.152
Other remedies. 33.155
Uniformity of application and construction. 33.158
Relation to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act. 33.200
Definitions. 33.210
“Employee” defined. 33.220
“Employer” defined. 33.230
“Order for protection against harassment in the workplace” defined. 33.240
Acts that constitute harassment in workplace. 33.250
Verified application for temporary order 33.260
Notice of intent to seek order to be provided to known target of harassment. 33.270
Requirements for issuance of temporary or extended order 33.280
Effect of temporary or extended order 33.290
Order does not preclude other action. 33.300
Transmittal of copy of order to law enforcement agency 33.0305
If court issues extended order, adverse party is prohibited from subsequently purchasing or otherwise acquiring firearm while extended order is in effect 33.310
Registration of order 33.320
Arrest of person who violates order 33.330
Immunity for certain persons who enforce or refuse to enforce order. 33.340
Employer immune from civil liability under certain circumstances 33.350
Penalty for intentional violation of order. 33.360
Limitations on effect of provisions. 33.400
Parent or guardian authorized to petition for order on behalf of child 33.410
Petition for order: Deferment of costs and fees 33.420
Duration of orders 33.430
Order to be transmitted to law enforcement agencies 33.440
Parent or guardian to be informed of final disposition of trial upon request 33.500
Definitions. 33.510
“Adverse party” defined. 33.520
“Ex parte order” defined. 33.530
“Extended order” defined. 33.540
“Family or household member” defined. 33.550
Acts that constitute high-risk behavior. 33.560
Filing of verified application for ex parte or extended order: Persons who may file verified application 33.570
Requirements for issuance of ex parte order 33.580
Requirements for issuance of extended order 33.590
Contents of ex parte or extended order. 33.600
Requirements for surrender of firearm in possession of adverse party. 33.610
Duty of court to assist parties. 33.620
Notice of order to law enforcement agency 33.630
Arrest of person who violates order 33.640
Expiration, dissolution and renewal of order. 33.650
Duty to transmit information concerning order to Central Repository and copy of order to Attorney General 33.660
Unlawful to file verified application for order which person knows or has reason to know is false or misleading or with intent to harass adverse party 33.670
Penalty for intentional violation of order.

May 26, 2025

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