Nevada § 174.031 - Determination of eligibility; court may order defendant to complete program
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§ 174.031. Determination of eligibility; court may order defendant to complete program
1. At the arraignment of a defendant in justice court or municipal court, but before
the entry of a plea, the court may determine whether the defendant is eligible for
assignment to a preprosecution diversion program established pursuant to NRS 174.032 . The court shall receive input from the prosecuting attorney and the attorney for
the defendant, if any, whether the defendant would benefit from and is eligible for
assignment to the program. 2. A defendant may be determined to be eligible by the court for assignment to a preprosecution
diversion program if the defendant: (a) Is charged with a misdemeanor other than: (1) A crime of violence; (2) Vehicular manslaughter as described in NRS 484B.657 ; (3) Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance in
violation of NRS 484C.110 , 484C.120 or 484C.130 ; or (4) A minor traffic offense; and (b) Has not previously been: (1) Convicted of violating any criminal law other than a minor traffic offense; or (2) Ordered by a court to complete a preprosecution diversion program in this State. 3. If a defendant is determined to be eligible for assignment to a preprosecution
diversion program pursuant to subsection 2, the justice court or municipal court may
order the defendant to complete the program pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 174.032 . 4. A defendant has no right to complete a preprosecution diversion program or to appeal
the decision of the justice court or municipal court relating to the participation
of the defendant in such a program.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 174.031
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.031 cover?
Section 174.031 ("Determination of eligibility; court may order defendant to complete program") 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 § 174.031?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 174.031 apply to my situation?
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