Nevada § 179.1175 - Disposition of property after seizure and forfeiture
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.1175 — Disposition of property after seizure and forfeiture, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.1175. Disposition of property after seizure and forfeiture
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, after property has been seized the
agency which seized the property may: (a) Place the property under seal; (b) Remove the property to a place designated by the agency for the storage of that
type of property; or (c) Remove the property to an appropriate place for disposition in a manner authorized
by the court. 2. If an agency seizes currency, unless otherwise ordered by the court, the agency
shall deposit the currency in an interest-bearing account maintained for the purpose
of holding currency seized by the agency. 3. When a court declares property to be forfeited, the plaintiff may: (a) Retain it for official use; (b) Sell any of it which is neither required by law to be destroyed nor harmful to
the public; or (c) Remove it for disposition in accordance with the applicable provisions of NRS.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.1175
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.1175 cover?
Section 179.1175 ("Disposition of property after seizure and forfeiture") 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 § 179.1175?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 179.1175 apply to my situation?
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