No limitation for sexual assault if identity of accused person is established by conducting genetic marker analysis of biological specimen and obtaining DNA profile.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.082
in effect1. If the identity of a person who is accused of committing a sexual assault is established by conducting a genetic marker analysis of a biological specimen and obtaining a DNA profile, the period of limitation prescribed in NRS 171.085 is removed and there is no limitation of the time within which a prosecution for the sexual assault must be commenced.
2. As used in this section:
(a) Biological specimen has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176.09112 .
(b) DNA profile has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176.09115 .
(c) Genetic marker analysis has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 176.09118 .
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-171.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026