Nevada Revised Statutes 176.275 – Judgment for fine, administrative assessment, payment of restitution or repayment of expenses is lien; additional provisions concerning judgment for payment of restitution
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1. A judgment which imposes a fine or administrative assessment or requires a defendant to pay restitution or repay the expenses of a defense constitutes a lien in like manner as a judgment for money rendered in a civil action.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 176.275
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
2. A judgment which requires a defendant to pay restitution:
(a) May be recorded, docketed and enforced as any other judgment for money rendered in a civil action.
(b) Does not expire until the judgment is satisfied.
3. An independent action to enforce a judgment which requires a defendant to pay restitution may be commenced at any time.