Nevada § 212.050 - Authority to offer reward in certain cases
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.050 — Authority to offer reward in certain cases, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 212.050. Authority to offer reward in certain cases
1. If any person who has been sentenced to confinement in the state prison, by any
court having competent authority within this State, escapes therefrom, or is charged
with murder or the perpetration of any crime punishable with death, the Governor may,
upon satisfactory evidence of the guilt of the accused, offer a reward for information
that leads to his or her apprehension. The reward offered by the Governor must not exceed the sum of $5,000, and must be
paid out of the Reserve for Statutory Contingency Account upon approval by the State
Board of Examiners. 2. If any person who has been sentenced to confinement in a jail, branch county jail
or other local detention facility by any court having competent authority within this
State, escapes therefrom, or is charged with murder or the perpetration of any crime
punishable with death, the board of county commissioners of the county, the governing
body of the city or other local government responsible for the operation of the facility
may, upon satisfactory evidence of the guilt of the accused, offer a reward for information
that leads to his or her apprehension. The reward offered by the board, governing body or other local government must not
exceed the sum of $5,000.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 212.050
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.050 cover?
Section 212.050 ("Authority to offer reward in certain cases") 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 § 212.050?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.050" (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 § 212.050 apply to my situation?
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