Nevada § 176.085 - Reduction of excessive fine or administrative assessment; payment in installments
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.085 — Reduction of excessive fine or administrative assessment; payment in installments, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.085. Reduction of excessive fine or administrative assessment; payment in installments
Whenever, after a fine and administrative assessment have been imposed but before
they have been discharged by payment or confinement, it is made to appear to the judge
or justice imposing the fine or administrative assessment or his or her successor: 1. That the fine or administrative assessment is excessive in relation to the financial
resources of the defendant, the judge or justice or his or her successor may reduce
the fine accordingly. 2. That the discharge of the fine or administrative assessment is not within the defendant's
present financial ability to pay, the judge or justice or his or her successor may
direct that the fine be paid in installments.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 176.085
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.085 cover?
Section 176.085 ("Reduction of excessive fine or administrative assessment; payment in installments") 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 § 176.085?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 176.085 apply to my situation?
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