Nevada Administrative Code Chapter 213 - Pardons, Paroles and Probation; Remissions of Fines and Commutations of Punishments
Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) – Chapter 213: Pardons, Paroles and Probation; Remissions of Fines and Commutations of Punishments
NAC Chapter 213 provides administrative regulations related to the granting of paroles, conditions of probation, pardons, commutations, and remission of fines in Nevada. These rules supplement Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 213, which governs similar subject matter.
🔹 Key Areas of NAC Chapter 213:
1. General Provisions
Defines key terms and establishes the scope of the chapter.
Provides authority for the Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners and State Board of Parole Commissioners.
2. Parole Regulations
Eligibility criteria for parole consideration.
Parole hearing procedures, including:
Scheduling and notification
Victim and public input
Representation for the inmate
Conditions of parole, such as:
Reporting requirements
Restrictions on residence, employment, and contact
Drug testing or treatment
Violations and Revocations:
Rules for handling alleged parole violations
Due process for revocation hearings
Use of graduated sanctions when appropriate
3. Probation Standards
Applicable to individuals under community supervision.
Includes guidance for probation officers, intermediate sanctions, and revocation protocols.
Often mirrors or complements parole procedures but applies to suspended sentences.
4. Pardons, Commutations, and Remissions
Details how individuals may petition for a pardon, commutation of sentence, or remission of a fine.
Process and schedule for hearings by the State Board of Pardons Commissioners.
Standards for review may include:
Length of time since conviction
Evidence of rehabilitation
Nature and severity of the offense
5. Supervision Fees and Conditions
Rules for the assessment and collection of supervision fees.
Conditions for waiving fees due to indigency.
6. Use of Risk Assessment Tools
Use of risk and needs assessments to guide decisions on supervision level, parole suitability, and programming.
🔹 Key Agencies Involved:
Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners
Conducts parole hearings and sets conditions.
Nevada State Board of Pardons Commissioners
Composed of the Governor, Justices of the Nevada Supreme Court, and Attorney General.
Reviews applications for pardons and sentence commutations.
Division of Parole and Probation (within the Department of Public Safety)
Supervises individuals on parole and probation.
🔹 Summary:
NAC Chapter 213 operationalizes Nevada's parole, pardon, and probation systems by establishing clear procedures, eligibility rules, and compliance standards. It aims to ensure:
Public safety
Fair and transparent decision-making
Rehabilitation and reintegration of offenders
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