Nevada § 205.322 - Extortionate collection of debt
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.322 — Extortionate collection of debt, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 205.322. Extortionate collection of debt
A person who causes a debtor to have a reasonable apprehension that a delay in repaying
the debt could result in the use of violence or other criminal means to: 1. Harm physically the debtor or any other person; or 2. Damage any property belonging to or in the custody of the debtor, is guilty of extortionate collection of debt which is a category B felony and shall
be punished by imprisonment in the state prison for a minimum term of not less than
1 year and a maximum term of not more than 6 years, and may be further punished by
a fine of not more than $10,000. 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 § 205.322
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 205.322 cover?
Section 205.322 ("Extortionate collection of debt") 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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