Nevada § 179.310 - Reward for apprehension of robber
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.310 — Reward for apprehension of robber, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.310. Reward for apprehension of robber
1. The Governor shall offer a standing reward of $250 for the arrest of: (a) Each person engaged in the robbery of, or in the attempt to rob, any person upon,
or having in charge in whole or in part, any railroad train or other conveyance engaged
at the time in conveying passengers, or any private conveyance within this State. (b) Each person engaged in the robbery of, or in the attempt to rob, any person upon
any highway in this State. 2. The reward must be paid to the person or persons making the arrest immediately
upon the conviction of the person so arrested, but no reward may be paid except after
such a conviction. 3. The reward must be paid from the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account upon
approval by the State Board of Examiners. 4. The provisions of this section do not apply to any sheriff, constable, marshal
or police officer who makes an arrest in the performance of the duties of his or her
office in the county where the officer resides or in which the official duties are
required to be performed.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.310
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.310 cover?
Section 179.310 ("Reward for apprehension of robber") 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.
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