# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.555: Circumstances under which person is not qualified to serve as peace officer

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.555

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.555
- **Heading:** Circumstances under which person is not qualified to serve as peace officer
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 23 / Chapter 289 / Section 289.555

## Text

A person is not qualified to serve as a category I peace officer, category II peace officer or category III peace officer, regardless of whether the person has had his or her civil rights restored, if the person has been:

1. Convicted of: (a) A felony in this State or any other state, regardless of whether such a conviction was expunged or sealed; (b) A battery which constitutes domestic violence pursuant to NRS 200.485 , regardless of whether such a conviction was expunged or sealed; or (c) A misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(33) , in any other state, regardless of whether such a conviction was expunged or sealed.

2. Reported to the National Decertification Index of the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training or an equivalent database maintained for the purpose of serving as a national registry of certificate or license revocation actions relating to peace officer misconduct.

3. Decertified or has had his or her certificate or license to practice or serve as a peace officer revoked or annulled by: (a) The Commission; or (b) A certifying or licensing authority in any other state.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.010 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.020 Punitive action prohibited for exercise of rights under internal procedure; opportunity for hearing; right to representation; refusal to cooperate in criminal investigation punishable as insubordination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.025 Confidentiality of home address and photograph of peace officer in possession of law enforcement agency; exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.025.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.027 Law enforcement agency required to adopt policies and procedures concerning service of certain subpoenas on peace officers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.027.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.030 Law enforcement agency prohibited from requiring peace officer to disclose financial information or provide attestation concerning use of cannabis before application for employment; exception; construction of section](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.035 Law enforcement agency prohibited from ordering, mandating or requiring peace officer to issue certain number of traffic citations or make certain number of arrests](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.040 Law enforcement agency prohibited from placing unfavorable comment or document in administrative file of peace officer; exception; right to respond; provision of copy of comment or document; right to review administrative file under certain circumstances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.050 Consequences of refusal to submit to polygraphic examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.055 Establishment and availability of written procedures for investigating complaints and allegations of misconduct](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.057 Investigation of allegation of misconduct; suspension without pay; review of file by peace officer under certain circumstances; law enforcement agency prohibited from keeping or making record of investigation or punitive action; reassignment of peace officer under certain circumstances](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.057.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.060 Notification and requirements for interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; prohibition against use of certain statements or answers in subsequent criminal proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.060.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.070 Use of polygraphic examination in investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.070.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.080 Right to presence and assistance of representatives at interview, interrogation or hearing relating to investigation; confidential information; disclosure; record of interview, interrogation or hearing; right of subject of investigation to notice of intent to recommend punitive action, to submit response to such recommendation and to review and copy investigation file upon appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.080.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 289.085 Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T23_C289_S289.085.md)

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