Nevada § 179.1229 - Property subject to civil forfeiture; required proof; where action must be instituted
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.1229 — Property subject to civil forfeiture; required proof; where action must be instituted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.1229. Property subject to civil forfeiture; required proof; where action must be instituted
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, all property used in the course of,
intended for use in the course of, derived from or gained through a technological
crime is subject to civil forfeiture to the State. 2. Upon a showing by the owner of the property of the requisite facts, the following
is not subject to forfeiture under this section: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), property used without the knowledge
or consent of its owner; and (b) A means of transportation used by a person in the transaction of business as a
common carrier unless it appears the owner or person in charge of the common carrier
consented to or had knowledge of the technological crime. 3. The State is not required to plead or prove that a person has been charged with
or convicted of any technological crime. If proof of such conviction is made, and it is shown that the judgment of conviction
has become final, the proof against any person is conclusive evidence of all facts
necessary to sustain the conviction. 4. Any civil action or proceeding under this section must be instituted in the district
court of the State in the county in which the prospective defendant resides or has
committed any act which subjects the prospective defendant to criminal or civil liability
pursuant to the provisions of NRS 179.1211 to 179.1235 , inclusive.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.1229
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.1229 cover?
Section 179.1229 ("Property subject to civil forfeiture; required proof; where action must be instituted") 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 § 179.1229?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 179.1229 apply to my situation?
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