Nevada Revised Statutes 289.092 – Suspension without pay pending criminal prosecution; award of back pay under certain circumstances
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If a law enforcement agency suspends a peace officer without pay pending the outcome of a criminal prosecution, the law enforcement agency shall award the peace officer back pay for the duration of the suspension if:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 289.092
- Law enforcement agency: means any agency, office, bureau, department, unit or division created by any statute, ordinance or rule which:
(a) Has a duty to enforce the law; and
(b) Employs any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289. See Nevada Revised Statutes 289.010
- Peace officer: means any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289. See Nevada Revised Statutes 289.010
- Punitive action: means any action which may lead to dismissal, demotion, suspension, reduction in salary, written reprimand or transfer of a peace officer for purposes of punishment. See Nevada Revised Statutes 289.010
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
1. The charges against the peace officer are dismissed;
2. The peace officer is found not guilty at trial; or
3. The peace officer is not subjected to punitive action in connection with the alleged misconduct.