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SB 361

Revises provisions relating to criminal procedure. (BDR 14-341)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ira Hansen

Nevada SB 361 would revise criminal procedure rules, but stalled in committee without advancing to a vote before parliamentary procedures ended consideration.

(Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)
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Bill Summary · SB 361

Legislative bill overview

SB 361 is a Nevada bill that revises provisions relating to criminal procedure, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced by Senator Ira Hansen and referred to the Committee on Judiciary but did not advance beyond the committee stage before parliamentary procedures halted further action.

Why is this important

Criminal procedure bills can significantly affect defendants' rights, law enforcement procedures, evidence handling, sentencing guidelines, and the balance between public safety and individual protections. Changes to criminal procedure establish the rules governing how cases move through the justice system and can impact thousands of cases and individuals annually.

Potential points of contention

  • Without access to the bill's actual text, the specific controversial provisions cannot be identified, but criminal procedure reforms typically generate debate around due process rights, victim protections, prosecutorial discretion, and defendant access to evidence
  • The bill's failure to advance may indicate lack of committee support, competing legislative priorities, or unresolved disputes over its contents
  • Sponsor Ira Hansen's legislative history may provide context for the bill's ideological direction, which could predict areas of agreement or disagreement among lawmakers

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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