Nevada § 207.420 - Criminal forfeiture: Property subject to forfeiture; substitution for unreachable property
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 207.420 — Criminal forfeiture: Property subject to forfeiture; substitution for unreachable property, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 207.420. Criminal forfeiture: Property subject to forfeiture; substitution for unreachable property
1. If the indictment or information filed regarding a violation of NRS 207.400 alleges that real or personal property was derived from, realized through, or used
or intended for use in the course of the unlawful act and the extent of that property: (a) The jury; or (b) If the trial is without a jury, the court, shall, upon a conviction, determine at a separate hearing the extent of the property
to be forfeited. If the indictment or information does not include such an allegation, the property
is not subject to criminal forfeiture. 2. The property subject to criminal forfeiture pursuant to subsection 1 includes: (a) Any title or interest acquired or maintained by the unlawful conduct; (b) Any proceeds derived from the unlawful conduct; (c) Any property or contractual right which affords a source of influence over any
enterprise established, operated, controlled, participated in or conducted in violation
of NRS 207.400 ; (d) Any position, office, appointment, tenure or contract of employment: (1) Which was acquired or maintained in violation of NRS 207.400 ; (2) Through which the convicted person conducted or participated in the conduct of
such unlawful affairs of an enterprise; or (3) Which afforded the convicted person a source of influence or control over the
affairs of an enterprise which the convicted person exercised in violation of NRS 207.400 ; (e) Any compensation, right or benefit derived from a position, office, appointment,
tenure or contract of employment that accrued to the convicted person during the period
of unlawful conduct; and (f) Any amount payable or paid under any contract for goods or services which was
awarded or performed in violation of NRS 207.400 . 3. If property which is ordered to be criminally forfeited pursuant to subsection
1: (a) Cannot be located; (b) Has been sold to a purchaser in good faith for value; (c) Has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the court; (d) Has been substantially diminished in value by the conduct of the defendant; (e) Has been commingled with other property which cannot be divided without difficulty
or undue injury to innocent persons; or (f) Is otherwise unreachable without undue injury to innocent persons, the court shall order the forfeiture of other property of the defendant up to the
value of the property that is unreachable.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 207.420
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 207.420 cover?
Section 207.420 ("Criminal forfeiture: Property subject to forfeiture; substitution for unreachable property") 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 § 207.420?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 207.420" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 207.420 apply to my situation?
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