Nevada Revised Statutes 228.170 – Commencement or defense of action to protect interest of State; prosecution of prisoners and persons acting in concert with prisoners
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 228.111 to 228.1118, inclusive, and 228.112 to 228.1127, inclusive, whenever the Governor directs or when, in the opinion of the Attorney General, to protect and secure the interest of the State it is necessary that a suit be commenced or defended in any federal or state court, the Attorney General shall commence the action or make the defense.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 228.170
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
2. The Attorney General may investigate and prosecute any crime committed by a person:
(a) Confined in or committed to an institution or facility of the Department of Corrections.
(b) Acting in concert with, whether as a principal or accessory, any person confined in or committed to an institution or facility of the Department of Corrections.
(c) In violation of chapter 212 of NRS, if the crime involves:
(1) An institution or facility of the Department of Corrections; or
(2) A person confined in or committed to such an institution or facility.