Nevada § 206.260 - Fraudulent and malicious destruction of writings
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 206.260 — Fraudulent and malicious destruction of writings, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 206.260. Fraudulent and malicious destruction of writings
A person who fraudulently or maliciously tears, burns, effaces, cuts, or in any other
way destroys, with the intent to defraud, prejudice or injure any person or body corporate: 1. Any deed, lease, bond, will, or any other sealed writing; 2. Any bank bill or note, check, warrant or certificate for the payment of money or
other thing, or other security for the payment of money or the delivery of goods; 3. Any certificate or other public security of this state, the United States, or any
state or territory for the payment of money; 4. Any receipt, acquittance, release, defeasance, discharge of any debt, suit or other
demand; 5. Any transfer or assurance of money, stock, goods, chattels or other property; 6. Any letter of attorney or other power; 7. Any daybook or other book of account; or 8. Any agreement or contract, is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 206.260
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 206.260 cover?
Section 206.260 ("Fraudulent and malicious destruction of writings") 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 § 206.260?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 206.260" (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 § 206.260 apply to my situation?
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