Nevada § 212.040 - Expenses of recapture and return of escaped prisoners
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.040 — Expenses of recapture and return of escaped prisoners, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 212.040. Expenses of recapture and return of escaped prisoners
1. If an escape is not the result of carelessness, incompetency or other official
delinquency of the Director or other officers of the Department of Corrections, all
expenses of enforcing the provisions of NRS 212.030 or appertaining to the recapture and return of escaped convicts are a charge against
the State, and must be paid out of the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account upon
approval by the State Board of Examiners. 2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 211.060 , all expenses of enforcing the provisions of NRS 212.030 or appertaining to the recapture and return of escaped convicts are a charge against
the county, city or other local government responsible for the operation of that facility.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 212.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.040 cover?
Section 212.040 ("Expenses of recapture and return of escaped prisoners") 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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