Nevada Revised Statutes Section 217.170 - Correctional Institutions

Suspension of proceedings. Upon application made by an appropriate prosecuting authority, the compensation, hearing or appeals officer or the Board may suspend any proceedings being conducted pursuant to NRS 217.010 to 217.270, inclusive, for such period as he or it deems appropriate on the ground that a prosecution for an offense arising from the act or omission to act on which the claim for compensation is based has been commenced or is imminent.

Last modified: February 26, 2006