Nevada Revised Statutes 176.105 – Judgment in criminal action generally
1. If a defendant is found guilty and is sentenced as provided by law, the judgment of conviction must set forth:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 176.105
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(a) The plea;
(b) The verdict or finding;
(c) The adjudication and sentence, including the date of the sentence, any term of imprisonment, the amount and terms of any fine, restitution or administrative assessment, a reference to the statute under which the defendant is sentenced and, if necessary to determine eligibility for parole, the applicable provision of the statute; and
(d) The exact amount of credit granted for time spent in confinement before conviction, if any.
2. If the defendant is found not guilty, or for any other reason is entitled to be discharged, judgment must be entered accordingly.
3. The judgment must be signed by the judge and entered by the clerk.