# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179D.117: “Tier III offender” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T14_C179D_S179D.117

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 179D.117
- **Heading:** “Tier III offender” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 14 / Chapter 179D / Section 179D.117

## Text

“ Tier III offender ” means an offender convicted of a crime against a child or a sex offender who has been convicted of:

1. Murder of the first degree committed in the perpetration or attempted perpetration of sexual assault or of sexual abuse or sexual molestation of a child less than 14 years of age pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.030 ;

2. Sexual assault pursuant to NRS 200.366 ;

3. Battery with intent to commit sexual assault pursuant to subsection 4 of NRS 200.400 ;

4. Abuse of a child pursuant to NRS 200.508 , if the abuse involved sexual abuse or sexual exploitation and if the victim of the offense was less than 13 years of age when the offense was committed;

5. Kidnapping pursuant to NRS 200.310 to 200.340 , inclusive, if the victim of the offense was less than 18 years of age when the offense was committed, unless the offender is the parent or guardian of the victim;

6. Any sexual offense or crime against a child after the person becomes a Tier II offender;

7. Any other offense that is comparable to or more severe than the offenses described in 42 U.S.C. § 16911(4) ;

8. An attempt or conspiracy to commit an offense described in subsections 1 to 7, inclusive; or

9. An offense committed in another jurisdiction that, if committed in this State, would be an offense listed in this section. This subsection includes, without limitation, an offense prosecuted in: (a) A tribal court; or (b) A court of the United States or the Armed Forces of the United States.

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