Criminal action defined.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 169.055
in effectCriminal action means the proceedings by which a party charged with a public offense is accused and brought to trial and punishment. A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the State of Nevada, as plaintiff.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-169.htmlFetched: 6/28/2026
