NRS 453.5533
Limitation on action to recover civil penalty

  • effect of criminal proceeding on civil action.

1.

A civil action brought pursuant to NRS 453.553 must be brought within 3 years after the conduct in violation of the provisions of NRS 453.011 to 453.552, inclusive, occurs.

2.

Such a civil action is not barred by a prior acquittal of the defendant in a criminal action arising out of the same act, transaction or occurrence. A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the State in any criminal proceeding arising out of the same act, transaction or occurrence estops the defendant in a subsequent civil action from denying the essential allegations of the criminal offense.
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Source: Section 453.5533 — Limitation on action to recover civil penalty; effect of criminal proceeding on civil action., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-453.­html#NRS453Sec5533.

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 453.5533’s source at nv​.us