Nevada § 178.518 - Payment of forfeited deposits to county treasurer or State Controller
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.518 — Payment of forfeited deposits to county treasurer or State Controller, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.518. Payment of forfeited deposits to county treasurer or State Controller
Money collected pursuant to NRS 178.506 to 178.516 , inclusive, which was collected: 1. From a person who was charged with a misdemeanor must be paid over to the county
treasurer. 2. From a person who was charged with a gross misdemeanor or a felony must be paid
over to the State Controller for deposit in the State General Fund for distribution
in the following manner: (a) Ninety percent for credit to the Fund for the Compensation of Victims of Crime;
and (b) Ten percent for credit to the special account established pursuant to NRS 176.0613 to assist with funding and establishing specialty court programs.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.518
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.518 cover?
Section 178.518 ("Payment of forfeited deposits to county treasurer or State Controller") 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 § 178.518?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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