Nevada § 125.560 - Penalty for violation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 125.560 — Penalty for violation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 125.560. Penalty for violation
1. A person who intentionally violates a restraining order or injunction that is in
the nature of a temporary or extended order for protection against domestic violence
and that is issued in an action or proceeding brought pursuant to this title shall
be punished: (a) Where the order or injunction is in the nature of a temporary order for protection
against domestic violence, for a misdemeanor. (b) Where the order or injunction is in the nature of an extended order for protection
against domestic violence and: (1) The person has not previously violated an extended order for protection against
domestic violence, for a misdemeanor; (2) The person has previously violated an extended order for protection against domestic
violence one time, for a gross misdemeanor; or (3) The person has previously violated an extended order for protection against domestic
violence two or more times, for a category D felony and shall be punished as provided
in NRS 193.130 . 2. For the purposes of this section, an order or injunction is in the nature of a
temporary or extended order for protection against domestic violence if it grants
relief that might be given in a temporary or extended order issued pursuant to NRS 33.017 to 33.100 , inclusive.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 125.560
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 125.560 cover?
Section 125.560 ("Penalty for violation") 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 § 125.560?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 125.560 apply to my situation?
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