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NV SB66

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

83rd Legislature (2025)

AI Summary

  • Petitioners incarcerated in Nevada must file habeas corpus petitions challenging computation of time served with the district court in the county where they are currently incarcerated, rather than where the conviction occurred

  • Petitioners released from Department of Corrections custody and residing in Nevada must file with the district court in their county of residence

  • Petitioners incarcerated outside Nevada or released and residing outside the state must file with the First Judicial District Court in Carson City

  • Petitions filed in the wrong county will be deemed filed on the date received and transferred to the appropriate court

  • Changes apply only to petitions filed on or after the effective date; the act becomes effective upon passage and approval

Legislative Description

Revises provisions governing certain postconviction petitions for a writ of habeas corpus. (BDR 3-441)

Last Action

Chapter 48. (Effective May 26, 2025)

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/31/2025
Judiciary11/20/2024

Full Bill Text

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