Nevada § 179D.0357 - “Crime against a child” defined
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179D.0357 — “Crime against a child” defined, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179D.0357. “Crime against a child” defined
“ Crime against a child ” means any of the following offenses if the victim of the offense was less than 18
years of age when the offense was committed: 1. Kidnapping pursuant to NRS 200.310 to 200.340 , inclusive, unless the offender is the parent or guardian of the victim. 2. False imprisonment pursuant to NRS 200.460 , unless the offender is the parent or guardian of the victim. 3. Involuntary servitude of a child pursuant to NRS 200.4631 , unless the offender is the parent or guardian of the victim. 4. An offense involving sex trafficking pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 201.300 or prostitution pursuant to NRS 201.320 or 201.395 . 5. An attempt to commit an offense listed in this section. 6. An offense committed in another jurisdiction that, if committed in this State,
would be an offense listed in this section. This subsection includes, without limitation, an offense prosecuted in: (a) A tribal court. (b) A court of the United States or the Armed Forces of the United States. 7. An offense against a child committed in another jurisdiction, whether or not the
offense would be an offense listed in this section, if the person who committed the
offense resides or has resided or is or has been a student or worker in any jurisdiction
in which the person is or has been required by the laws of that jurisdiction to register
as an offender who has committed a crime against a child because of the offense. This subsection includes, without limitation, an offense prosecuted in: (a) A tribal court. (b) A court of the United States or the Armed Forces of the United States. (c) A court having jurisdiction over juveniles.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 179D.0357 ("“Crime against a child” defined") 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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