Nevada 2017 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 216 — Makes various changes relating to the prosecution of certain persons. (BDR 5-293)

Last action — (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to establish a presumption of self-defense for children charged with certain offenses and to allow for the admissibility of evidence related to intimate partner battering and traumatic bonding in criminal proceedings.

  • NRS 62B.330

    For → Except as otherwise provided in section 1 of this act, for

    The bill clarifies that certain exceptions apply when defining delinquent acts.

  • NRS 62B.330

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law: If a child who is less than 18 years of age is charged with committing an offense against another person that is deemed not to be a delinquent act pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 62B.330, there is a presumption that the child acted in self-defense if the person against whom the offense was committed: (a) Sexually abused the child, as 'sexual abuse' is defined in NRS 432B.100; (b) Trafficked the child in violation of subsection 2 of 201.300; or (c) Otherwise physically abused the child.

    The bill introduces a self-defense presumption for children charged with offenses related to abuse.

  • NRS 62B.330

    If it is proven by clear and convincing evidence that the person against whom a child is charged with committing an offense committed any of the acts set forth in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) of subsection 1, the child shall be deemed to have allegedly committed a delinquent act and is subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court pursuant to NRS 62B.330 for the purposes of adjudication and being provided any services necessary for rehabilitation and reentry into society.

    The bill allows for adjudication of a child as a delinquent under specific conditions of abuse.

  • NRS 33.018

    Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, evidence of intimate partner battering or traumatic bonding and expert testimony concerning the nature and effects thereof that is offered by the prosecution or defense is admissible in a criminal proceeding for any relevant purpose.

    The bill permits the use of evidence related to intimate partner battering in criminal proceedings.

  • NRS 33.018

    As used in this section: (a) 'Domestic violence' means the commission of any act described in NRS 33.018.

    The bill specifies the definition of domestic violence to include acts outlined in NRS 33.018 for evidentiary purposes.

Action History

  1. (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

  2. From printer. To committee.

  3. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. To printer.

  4. Prefiled pursuant to JSR 14.2.1(d).

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 66 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors AB 216?
AB 216 is sponsored by John Hambrick.
What is the current status of AB 216?
This bill died with 2017 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track AB 216?
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