Nevada § 412.549 - Stalking
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.549 — Stalking, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 412.549. Stalking
1. Any person subject to this Code: (a) Who wrongfully engages in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that
would cause a reasonable person to fear death or bodily harm, including, without limitation,
sexual assault, to himself or herself or a member of his or her immediate family; (b) Who has knowledge or should have knowledge that the specific person will be placed
in reasonable fear of death or bodily harm, including, without limitation, sexual
assault, to himself or herself or a member of his or her immediate family; and (c) Whose acts induce reasonable fear in the specific person of death or bodily harm,
including sexual assault, to himself or herself or a member of his or her immediate
family, is guilty of stalking and shall be punished as a court-martial may direct. 2. As used in this section: (a) “ Course of conduct ” means a repeated: (1) Maintenance of visual or physical proximity to a specific person; or (2) Conveyance of verbal threats, written threats or threats implied by conduct or
a combination of such threats, directed at or toward a specific person. (b) “ Immediate family ,” in the case of a specific person, means a spouse, parent, child or sibling of that
person or any other family member, relative or intimate partner of the person who
regularly resides in the household of the person or who regularly engages in contact
with the person. (c) “ Repeated ,” with respect to conduct, means two or more occasions of such conduct.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 412.549
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.549 cover?
Section 412.549 ("Stalking") 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 § 412.549?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.549" (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 § 412.549 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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