Nevada § 412.294 - Suspension, remission or mitigation of punishment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.294 — Suspension, remission or mitigation of punishment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 412.294. Suspension, remission or mitigation of punishment
1. The officer who imposes the punishment authorized in NRS 412.288 , or the officer's successor in command, may, at any time, suspend probationally any
part or amount of the unexecuted punishment imposed and may suspend probationally
a reduction in grade or a forfeiture imposed under NRS 412.288 , whether or not executed. 2. In addition, he or she may, at any time, remit or mitigate any part or amount of
the unexecuted punishment imposed and may set aside in whole or in part the punishment,
whether executed or unexecuted, and restore all rights, privileges and property affected. 3. He or she may also mitigate reduction in grade to forfeiture or detention of pay. 4. When mitigating forfeiture of pay to detention of pay, the amount of the detention
must not be greater than the amount of the forfeiture. 5. When mitigating reduction in grade to forfeiture or detention of pay, the amount
of the forfeiture or detention shall not be greater than the amount that could have
been imposed initially under NRS 412.286 to 412.302 , inclusive, by the officer who imposed the punishment mitigated.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 412.294
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.294 cover?
Section 412.294 ("Suspension, remission or mitigation 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 412.294?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.294" (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?
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How does Nevada § 412.294 apply to my situation?
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