Suspension without pay pending criminal prosecution; award of back pay under certain circumstances.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.092
in effectIf 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:
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.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-289.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026
