Criminal Justice (Victims' Rights)

SB 60 expands penalties for crimes committed against older adults (60+ years) or vulnerable persons in Nevada. It adds specific theft crimes - such as controlling property with intent to deprive, unauthorized property conversion, and obtaining property through material misrepresentation - to the list requiring an extra prison term that runs consecutively with the main sentence. The bill also makes criminal deceptive trade practices against these groups subject to the same additional penalty and creates civil fines (up to $30,000 for repeat offenses) recoverable by the Attorney General. Proceeds from these fines fund victim compensation and a specialized unit investigating crimes against older or vulnerable people.

SB 219 amends Nevada's organized retail theft law to increase penalties based on the total value of stolen goods over 120 days. It establishes three penalty tiers: $3,500-$10,000 (1-10 years prison, $10,000 fine), $10,000-$50,000 (2-15 years, $20,000 fine), and $50,000+ (3-20 years, $30,000 fine). The bill requires courts to order restitution and clarifies that all thefts by participants in a scheme must be aggregated for sentencing. It directly affects individuals involved in organized retail theft rings, defined as repeated thefts from merchants or online with intent to resell or return for value. The law also allows prosecution in any Nevada jurisdiction where thefts occurred.

SB 50 adds theft (defined as taking money or property worth $650+) to the list of crimes triggering enhanced penalties when committed against people aged 60+ or vulnerable adults. It requires additional prison time (served consecutively with the main sentence) and mandates that offenders pay victims at least 80% of restitution before receiving probation or parole. The bill also imposes civil penalties ($5,000-$30,000) on offenders convicted of these crimes, with funds split between victim compensation and a special unit investigating crimes against seniors/vulnerable people. This applies specifically to theft cases meeting the $650 threshold, expanding existing protections previously limited to crimes like assault or robbery.