Nevada § 199.370 - Substitution of child
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.370 — Substitution of child, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 199.370. Substitution of child
A person to whom a child has been confided for nursing, education or any other purpose,
who, with the intent to deceive a person, guardian or relative of the child, substitutes
or produces to the parent, guardian or relative another child or person in the place
of the child so confided, 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 10 years, and may be further punished by a fine of not
more than $10,000.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 199.370
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.370 cover?
Section 199.370 ("Substitution of child") 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 § 199.370?
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