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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
10/30/2024
10/30/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Introduced Session
83rd Legislature (2025)
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to criminal justice; clarifying provisions concerning certain civil liabilities that arise upon the discharge of a person from probation; authorizing a court to grant a general discharge from probation under certain circumstances; clarifying provisions relating to the enforcement of a judgment which imposes certain monetary penalties or requires a defendant to pay restitution; providing that the rebuttable presumption that records of criminal history should be sealed applies at the discretion of the court to a defendant who is given a general discharge from probation; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
AI Summary
This bill revises several provisions related to criminal justice probation and discharge. It introduces a new "general discharge" option for individuals who do not qualify for an honorable discharge from probation, allowing courts to grant this status based on the person's overall compliance with probation conditions. The bill clarifies that unpaid fines, fees, costs, assessments, and restitution become a civil liability upon discharge and can be independently enforced through civil actions. Additionally, the bill modifies the presumption for sealing criminal records, now allowing courts to consider sealing records for individuals who receive a general discharge from probation, whereas previously this was not possible for those not receiving an honorable discharge. The bill also specifies that independent legal actions can be taken to enforce judgments requiring payment of monetary penalties or restitution, and it provides that these provisions will apply to judgments rendered before, on, or after July 1, 2025. The changes aim to provide more flexibility in handling probation discharges and subsequent legal and civil consequences, potentially offering individuals more opportunities for rehabilitation and record management.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (Assembly)
Last Action
(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.) (on 04/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/NELIS/REL/83rd2025/Bill/11762/Overview |
| BillText | https://www.leg.state.nv.us/Session/83rd2025/Bills/AB/AB13.pdf |
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