Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.092

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 289.092 - Suspension without pay pending criminal prosecution; award of back pay under certain circumstances

If a law enforcement agency suspends a peace officer without pay pending the outcome of a criminal prosecution, the law enforcement agency shall award the peace officer back pay for the duration of the suspension if:

1. The charges against the peace officer are dismissed;

2. The peace officer is found not guilty at trial; or

3. The peace officer is not subjected to punitive action in connection with the alleged misconduct.

NRS 289.092

Added to NRS by 2019, 2660

Added by 2019, Ch. 430,§1, eff. 7/1/2019.