Nevada § 212.100 - Aiding prisoner to escape
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.100 — Aiding prisoner to escape, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 212.100. Aiding prisoner to escape
A person who, with the intent to effect or facilitate the escape of a prisoner, whether
the escape is effected or attempted or not, conveys or sends to a prisoner any information
or aid, or conveys or sends into a prison any disguise, instrument, weapon or other
thing, or aids or assists a prisoner in escaping or attempting to escape from the
lawful custody of a sheriff or other officer or person, shall be punished if the prisoner
is held upon a charge, arrest, commitment, conviction or a sentence: 1. For a felony, for a category B felony 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. 2. For a gross misdemeanor or misdemeanor: (a) Where a dangerous weapon is used to effect or facilitate the escape or attempted
escape, for a category B felony by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum
term of not less than 1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may
be further punished by a fine of not more than $5,000. (b) Where no dangerous weapon is used, for a gross misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 212.100
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.100 cover?
Section 212.100 ("Aiding prisoner to escape") 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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