How Long They Have To Charge You
NRS 171.085 and NRS 171.090 — 1 year for a misdemeanor, 2 for a gross misdemeanor, 3 for most felonies
| Offense | Charge filed within |
|---|---|
| OffenseA misdemeanor | Charge filed within1 year after the offense |
| OffenseA gross misdemeanor | Charge filed within2 years after the offense |
| OffenseMost felonies | Charge filed within3 years after the offense |
| OffenseTheft, robbery, burglary, forgery, arson, and certain securities and deceptive trade offenses | Charge filed within4 years after the offense |
| OffenseSex trafficking | Charge filed within6 years after the offense |
| OffenseSexual assault | Charge filed within20 years after the offense |
The limit is met when an indictment is found, or an information or complaint is filed, within the period.
Both sections give way to other sections that set different periods, 171.080 to 171.084 and 171.095 among them, which this page does not read.
Sources for this section (2)
- NRS 171.085 — Limitations for felonies
- NRS 171.090 — Limitations for gross and simple misdemeanors
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.