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 241 revises Nevada's juvenile probation rules to set a flat 18-month maximum probation period for all cases, regardless of how many offenses a juvenile is charged with. It allows juvenile courts to terminate probation even if a youth hasn't fully paid restitution for damages, provided they've met other probation conditions. The bill also requires courts to hold hearings before revoking probation or placing a youth in detention for violations, mirroring procedures used for parole violations. These changes directly affect juveniles under Nevada's juvenile court system who are placed on probation for offenses. The law does not alter fiscal impacts on state or local governments, as noted in the bill's fiscal analysis.
SB 62 expands eligibility for crime victim compensation in Nevada to include individuals targeted due to specific characteristics (such as race, religion, or sexual orientation), as defined by hate crime statutes. It authorizes up to $1,000 per incident for property remediation for these victims and increases funding: $30,000 annually to the Victims Fund for hate crime aid, $20,000 annually to the Attorney General’s Office for survivor support, and $200,000 to the Human Trafficking Victim Account. The bill specifically targets victims of crimes with enhanced penalties under NRS 193.1675 or NRS 207.185, defined as hate crimes. It directly affects survivors of hate crimes and human trafficking victims by providing concrete financial support for property damage and survivor services.
AB 329 extends the deadline for crime victims to apply for compensation from Nevada's Victims of Crime Fund. It changes the filing window from 24 months (for most victims) to 60 months after the injury or death, and for minors who were victims of sexual abuse or pornography production, applications must now be filed within 60 months after turning 21 (instead of before age 21). The bill also removes the requirement that incidents must be reported to police within 5 days to qualify for a deadline waiver, allows applicants to submit broader documentary evidence (like police reports or court records) instead of medical records, and eliminates the prohibition against awarding compensation to victims who didn't cooperate with law enforcement. These changes directly affect all Nevada crime victims seeking financial compensation through the state's Victims of Crime Fund.
SB 125 amends Nevada law to strengthen support services for victims of violent crimes and their dependents. It requires the state to designate a statewide center (based in a county with 700,000+ residents) to provide direct services, including referrals to medical care, legal aid, counseling, and compensation programs. The bill also allows limited sharing of confidential information from government entities to the center for victim support, while creating a permanent Victim Support Gift Account to accept donations that carry forward annually. This affects victims directly by expanding access to coordinated care and critical incident response services.
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.
AB 408 replaces Nevada’s current mail-based victim notification system with a new automated system managed by the Department of Corrections. It requires this system to notify registered crime victims via phone or text about eight specific events, including offender releases, parole hearings, clemency meetings, escapes, and residential confinement changes. The bill eliminates all existing requirements for agencies to send mail notifications about these events, shifting all communication to the automated system. This change directly affects crime victims who register with the new system to receive timely updates about offenders they are following.
AB 13 modifies Nevada's probation and criminal record laws to provide more options for individuals completing probation. It allows courts to grant a "general discharge" (instead of a "dishonorable discharge") to probationers who don't qualify for an "honorable discharge" but have largely complied with probation terms. This general discharge now enables a rebuttable presumption that criminal records should be sealed upon petition, expanding access to record sealing beyond just those with honorable discharges. Additionally, the bill clarifies that unpaid fines, fees, or restitution remain enforceable civil debts after any type of probation discharge.
