Nevada § 201.160 - Bigamy: Definition; penalty
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.160 — Bigamy: Definition; penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 201.160. Bigamy: Definition; penalty
1. Bigamy consists in the having of two spouses at one time, knowing that the former
spouse is still alive. 2. If a married person marries any other person while the former spouse is alive,
the person so offending is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as
provided in NRS 193.130 . 3. It is not necessary to prove either of the marriages by the register and certificate
thereof, or other record evidence, but those marriages may be proved by such evidence
as is admissible to prove a marriage in other cases, and when the second marriage
has taken place without this State, cohabitation in this State after the second marriage
constitutes the commission of the crime of bigamy. 4. This section does not extend: (a) To a person whose spouse has been continually absent from that person for the
space of 5 years before the second marriage, if he or she did not know the spouse
to be living within that time. (b) To a person who is, at the time of the second marriage, divorced by lawful authority
from the bonds of the former marriage, or to a person where the former marriage has
been by lawful authority declared void.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 201.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 201.160 cover?
Section 201.160 ("Bigamy: Definition; penalty") 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 § 201.160?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 201.160 apply to my situation?
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