Nevada § 205.260 - Negotiable and other instruments subjects of larceny

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.260 — Negotiable and other instruments subjects of larceny, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 205.260. Negotiable and other instruments subjects of larceny

Bonds, promissory notes, banknotes, bills of exchange, or other bills, orders, drafts,

checks, travelers' checks, money orders, receipts or certificates, or warrants for

or concerning money, goods or property, due, or to become due, or to be delivered,

or any public security issued by the United States or by this state, and any deed

or writing containing a conveyance of land or valuable contract, in force, or any

release or defeasance, or any other instrument whatever, shall be considered personal

goods, of which larceny may be committed; and the money due thereon, or secured thereby

and remaining unsatisfied, or which, in any event or contingency, might be due or

collectible thereon, or the value of the property transferred or affected thereby,

as the case may be, shall be deemed the value of the article stolen.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 205.260

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.260 cover?

Section 205.260 ("Negotiable and other instruments subjects of larceny") 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 § 205.260?

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