Nevada § 205.160 - Possessing or receiving forged instruments or bills
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.160 — Possessing or receiving forged instruments or bills, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.160. Possessing or receiving forged instruments or bills
A person who has in his or her possession, or receives from any other person, any
forged promissory note, traveler's check or money order, or bank bill, or bill for
the payment of money or property, with the intention to pass it, or to permit, cause,
or procure it to be uttered or passed, with the intention to defraud any person, body
politic or corporate, whether the person, body politic or corporate, resides in or
belongs to this state or not, knowing it to be forged or counterfeited, or has or
keeps in his or her possession any blank or unfinished note, traveler's check, money
order or bank bill, made in the form or similitude of any promissory note or bill
for payment of money or property, made to be issued by any person, company, partnership
or corporation, with the intention to fill up and complete the blank and unfinished
note or bill, or to permit, or cause, or procure it to be filled up and completed
in order to utter or pass it, or to permit, or cause, or procure it to be uttered
and passed to defraud any person, body politic or corporate, whether in this state
or elsewhere, is guilty of a category C felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 . In addition to any other penalty, the court shall order the person to pay restitution.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.160 cover?
Section 205.160 ("Possessing or receiving forged instruments or bills") 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 § 205.160?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.160" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 205.160 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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