Nevada § 176.115 Judgment against complainant for malicious prosecution when defendant not found guilty; costs; enforcement of judgment

Nevada Statutes

§ 176.115 — Judgment against complainant for malicious prosecution when defendant not found guilty; costs; enforcement of judgment

Nevada § 176.115

Title 14PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES

Ch. 176Judgment

Miscellaneous Provisions

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 176.115 (2026).

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1.In all cases of criminal prosecution where the defendant is not found guilty, the court may require the complainant, if it appears that the prosecution was malicious or without probable cause, to pay the costs of the action, or to give security to pay the same within 30 days.

2.If the complainant does not comply with the order of the court, judgment may be entered against the complainant for the amount thereof.

3.Such judgments may be enforced and appealed from in the same manner as those rendered in civil actions.

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1. In all cases of criminal prosecution where the defendant is not found guilty, the court may require the complainant, if it appears that the prosecution was malicious or without probable cause, to pay the costs of the action, or to give security to pay the same within 30 days.
2. If the complainant does not comply with the order of the court, judgment may be entered against the complainant for the amount thereof.
3. Such judgments may be enforced and appealed from in the same manner as those rendered in civil actions.