Nevada § 200.571 - Harassment: Definition; penalties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.571 — Harassment: Definition; penalties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 200.571. Harassment: Definition; penalties
1. A person is guilty of harassment if: (a) Without lawful authority, the person knowingly threatens: (1) To cause bodily injury in the future to the person threatened or to any other
person; (2) To cause physical damage to the property of another person; (3) To subject the person threatened or any other person to physical confinement or
restraint; or (4) To do any act which is intended to substantially harm the person threatened or
any other person with respect to his or her physical or mental health or safety;
and (b) The person by words or conduct places the person receiving the threat in reasonable
fear that the threat will be carried out. 2. Except where the provisions of subsection 2, 3 or 4 of NRS 200.575 are applicable, a person who is guilty of harassment: (a) For the first offense, is guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) For the second or any subsequent offense, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. 3. The penalties provided in this section do not preclude the victim from seeking
any other legal remedy available.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 200.571
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.571 cover?
Section 200.571 ("Harassment: Definition; penalties") 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 § 200.571?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 200.571" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 200.571 apply to my situation?
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