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NV SB120
Bill
Status
5/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Melanie Scheible
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AI Summary
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Payment plans for court-ordered fines, fees, and other monetary penalties cannot require defendants to pay interest or any fees charged specifically for entering into the payment plan; this prohibition does not apply to restitution amounts
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Courts are prohibited from ordering indigent defendants who receive court-appointed attorneys to pay any portion of the expenses incurred by the county, city, or State for their legal representation
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Repeals existing Nevada statutes (NRS 178.3975, 178.398, 178.39801, and 178.39802) that previously authorized courts to recoup indigent defense costs from defendants
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Courts may adopt rules and procedures to implement the payment plan provisions
Legislative Description
Revises provisions relating to the administration of justice. (BDR 1-711)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor. Chapter 163. (Effective October 1, 2025)
5/30/2025