Nevada § 197.170 - Extortion by public officer or employee
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 197.170 — Extortion by public officer or employee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 197.170. Extortion by public officer or employee
A public officer or employee who: 1. Asks, receives or agrees to receive a fee or other compensation for official service
or employment either: (a) In excess of the fee or compensation allowed by statute therefor; or (b) Where a fee or compensation is not allowed by statute therefor; or 2. Requests money, property or anything of value which is not authorized by law, from
any person regulated by the public officer or employee, and in a manner which would
cause a reasonable person to be intimidated into complying with the request to avoid
the risk of adverse action by the public officer or employee, commits extortion which is a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 197.170
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 197.170 cover?
Section 197.170 ("Extortion by public officer or employee") 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.
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