Nevada § 176.045 - Imposition of concurrent or consecutive sentence on person under sentence in another jurisdiction
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.045 — Imposition of concurrent or consecutive sentence on person under sentence in another jurisdiction, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.045. Imposition of concurrent or consecutive sentence on person under sentence in another jurisdiction
1. Whenever a person convicted of a public offense in this State is under sentence
of imprisonment pronounced by another jurisdiction, federal or state, whether or not
the prior sentence is for the same offense, the court in imposing any sentence for
the offense committed in this State may, in its discretion, provide that such sentence
shall run either concurrently or consecutively with the prior sentence. 2. If the court provides that the sentence shall run concurrently, and the defendant
is released by the other jurisdiction prior to the expiration of the sentence imposed
in this State, the defendant shall be returned to the State of Nevada to serve out
the balance of such sentence, unless the defendant is eligible for parole under the
provisions of chapter 213 of NRS , and the Board of Parole Commissioners directs that the defendant be released on
parole as provided in that chapter. 3. If the court makes an order pursuant to this section, the clerk of the court shall
provide the Director of the Department of Corrections with a certified copy of judgment
and notification of the place of out-of-state confinement. 4. If the court makes no order pursuant to this section, the sentence imposed in this
State shall not begin until the expiration of all prior sentences imposed by other
jurisdictions.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 176.045
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.045 cover?
Section 176.045 ("Imposition of concurrent or consecutive sentence on person under sentence in another jurisdiction") 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 § 176.045?
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