Nevada Statutes of Limitations

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By Christie Nicholson, J.D. | Legally reviewed by FindLaw Staff | Last reviewed February 20, 2025

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Every state has filing deadlines for criminal and civil cases. Without time limits, the state could file criminal charges years or decades after a crime happened. The same is true for personal injury claims. Plaintiffs could wait 10 years to sue someone, hoping to catch them off guard.

Rather than allow this to happen, lawmakers in each jurisdiction, including Nevada, have implemented statutes of limitation. These statutes dictate how long a plaintiff (or prosecutor) has to file a case against a defendant.

Here, we’ll discuss Nevada’s statutes of limitations, criminal and civil. We’ll also give links to articles that explain how long these filing deadlines are for specific torts, injuries, and criminal acts. Finally, we’ll describe what happens if you wait too long to file your claim.

Learn About Nevada Statutes of Limitations

If you’re facing criminal charges or need to file a civil lawsuit, you should know Nevada law and the applicable statute of limitations. The Nevada Revised Statutes cover criminal and civil statutes. NRS 171.080 et seq. dictates the periods of limitations for criminal cases, while NRS §11.190 specifies the filing deadlines for personal injury lawsuits.

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Sometimes, the best way to ensure you file your personal injury case on time is to consult an experienced personal injury attorney. Or, if you believe the state has waited too long to pursue a criminal case against you, it’s a good idea to talk to a Nevada defense attorney.

Learn About Nevada Statutes of Limitations

Nevada Civil Statute of Limitations

Overview of Nevada’s civil statute of limitations, which dictates time limits for filing a civil action and is intended to maintain the integrity of evidence and ensure greater efficiency.

Nevada Criminal Statute of Limitations

Summary of Nevada’s criminal statute of limitations, which are time limits for prosecutors for filing criminal charges against a suspect and differ by the type of crime.