Requires Some Probation Terms to Overlap
Nevada · AB16 · Introduced Oct 28, 2026
Why it matters
If passed, people with more than one probation or suspended sentence could serve them at the same time instead of one after another.
What it does
- Requires certain probation or suspended sentence periods to run at the same time
- Revises the rules for subtracting time from probation periods
In committee
Next: a committee vote
- Introduceddone
- Committeecurrent step
- Assemblynot yet
- Senatenot yet
- Governornot yet
About this bill
Would require certain probation or suspended sentence periods to run at the same time. It would also change the rules for subtracting time from probation periods.
Revises provisions relating to probation. (BDR 14-160)
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Some criminal justice groups would likely say overlapping terms are fairer to people on probation. Overlapping terms would also keep total supervision from adding up.
💬 The case against
Some victim advocates would likely say overlapping terms could reduce time under supervision for repeat offenders. Changed deduction rules may also make supervision periods harder to track.
Sponsored by
Sponsor details for this state bill are at the source link.
News
Loading coverage…