Nevada § 176.033 - Sentence of imprisonment required or permitted by statute: Definite period for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor; minimum and maximum term for felony unless definite term required by statute; restitution
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§ 176.033. Sentence of imprisonment required or permitted by statute: Definite period for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor; minimum and maximum term for felony unless definite term required by statute; restitution
If a sentence of imprisonment is required or permitted by statute, the court shall: 1. If sentencing a person who has been found guilty of a misdemeanor or a gross misdemeanor,
sentence the person to imprisonment for a definite period of time within the maximum
limit or the minimum and maximum limits prescribed by the applicable statute, taking
due account of the gravity of the particular offense and of the character of the individual
defendant. 2. If sentencing a person who has been found guilty of a felony, sentence the person
to a minimum term and a maximum term of imprisonment, unless a definite term of imprisonment
is required by statute. 3. If restitution is appropriate, set an amount of restitution for each victim of
the offense and for expenses related to extradition in accordance with NRS 179.225 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.033 cover?
Section 176.033 ("Sentence of imprisonment required or permitted by statute: Definite period for misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor; minimum and maximum term for felony unless definite term required by statute; restitution") 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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