The court on motion of the defendant may strike surplusage from the indictment or information.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 173.085

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.