Nevada § 412.287 - Duty of commanding officer to maintain good order and discipline; authorization to pursue punitive measures; considerations when determining appropriate method of punishment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.287 — Duty of commanding officer to maintain good order and discipline; authorization to pursue punitive measures; considerations when determining appropriate method of punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 412.287. Duty of commanding officer to maintain good order and discipline; authorization to pursue punitive measures; considerations when determining appropriate method of punishment
1. Each commanding officer shall maintain good order and discipline in his or her
command. If a commanding officer determines that he or she can maintain good order and discipline
through effective leadership, including, without limitation, administrative and corrective
measures, he or she must do so. If a commanding officer determines that he or she cannot maintain good order and
discipline through effective leadership, including, without limitation, administrative
and corrective measures, he or she may pursue punitive measures. 2. In determining the appropriate method of punishment, a commanding officer must
consider, without limitation: (a) The nature of the offense; (b) The nature of the punishment; (c) The record of the offending serviceman or servicewoman; (d) The need to maintain good order and discipline; and (e) The likely effect of the punitive measures on the record of the offending serviceman
or servicewoman. 3. Each commanding officer shall, insofar as is practicable, take action to ensure
that: (a) Military justice is exercised promptly and fairly; and (b) Each matter of a disciplinary or punitive nature is resolved: (1) At the lowest appropriate level; and (2) Using the least severe punishment appropriate to the offense.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 412.287
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.287 cover?
Section 412.287 ("Duty of commanding officer to maintain good order and discipline; authorization to pursue punitive measures; considerations when determining appropriate method of punishment") 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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