Nevada § 197.110 - Misconduct of public officer
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 197.110 — Misconduct of public officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 197.110. Misconduct of public officer
Every public officer who: 1. Asks or receives, directly or indirectly, any compensation, gratuity or reward,
or promise thereof, for omitting or deferring the performance of any official duty
or for any official service which has not been actually rendered, except in case of
charges for prospective costs or fees demandable in advance in a case allowed by law;
or 2. Employs or uses any person, money or property under the public officer's official
control or direction, or in the public officer's official custody, for the private
benefit or gain of the public officer or another, is guilty of a category E felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 197.110
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 197.110 cover?
Section 197.110 ("Misconduct of public officer") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 197.110?
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