Nevada § 199.160 - Procuring execution of innocent person by perjury or subornation of perjury
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.160 — Procuring execution of innocent person by perjury or subornation of perjury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 199.160. Procuring execution of innocent person by perjury or subornation of perjury
A person who, by willful and corrupt perjury or subornation of perjury, procures the
conviction and execution of any innocent person is guilty of murder which is a category
A felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by imprisonment in the state
prison: 1. For life without the possibility of parole; 2. For life with the possibility of parole, with eligibility for parole beginning
when a minimum of 20 years has been served; or 3. For a definite term of 50 years, with eligibility for parole beginning when a minimum
of 20 years has been served.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 199.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.160 cover?
Section 199.160 ("Procuring execution of innocent person by perjury or subornation of perjury") 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 § 199.160?
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