Nevada § 228.175 - Investigation and prosecution of offense by state officer or employee
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 228.175 — Investigation and prosecution of offense by state officer or employee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 228.175. Investigation and prosecution of offense by state officer or employee
1. As used in this section “state officer or employee” means an elected officer of
the State or any state officer or employee who is compensated from the State Treasury. 2. The Attorney General has primary jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute criminal
offenses committed by state officers or employees in the course of their duties or
arising out of circumstances related to their positions. 3. A district attorney may investigate an offense specified in subsection 2 if: (a) The Attorney General has stated in writing to the district attorney that the Attorney
General does not intend to act in the matter; or (b) The district attorney has inquired in writing of the Attorney General whether
the Attorney General will act in the matter, and: (1) The district attorney has not received an answer in writing to his or her inquiry
within 30 days after making it; or (2) The Attorney General has stated in writing to the district attorney that he or
she will act in the matter and has not filed a criminal action in the matter within
90 days after making the statement. 4. When he or she is acting pursuant to this section, the Attorney General may commence
his or her investigation and file a criminal action without leave of court, and he
or she has exclusive charge of the conduct of the prosecution. 5. The fact that the Attorney General or a district attorney has not complied with
any provision of this section is not a defense in a criminal action.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 228.175
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 228.175 cover?
Section 228.175 ("Investigation and prosecution of offense by state officer or employee") 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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