Nevada Mugshot Removal & Record Sealing Guide
How mugshot removal, expungement, and record sealing actually work under Nevada law.
Nevada does not currently have a statute requiring commercial mugshot websites to remove a photo on request. Removal here relies on direct negotiation with the publisher and search-engine de-indexing.
Nevada uses "sealing" rather than expungement (NRS § 179.245 for convictions, § 179.255 for dismissals/acquittals). A 2023 bill that would have added automatic sealing (AB 160) was vetoed, so Nevada's process remains entirely petition-based.
- Category A felony / violent crime / residential burglary: 10 years from release or discharge
- Category B/C/D felony: 5 years
- Category E felony: 2 years
- Gross misdemeanor: 2 years
- Misdemeanor: 1 year
Locate every copy of your mugshot online
Nevada arrest records are commonly scraped and republished across multiple commercial aggregators.
Send a direct removal request to each publisher
Without a state mandate to lean on, a documented direct request is your starting point, not a guarantee.
Pursue search-engine de-indexing where a site won't cooperate
This is typically the more effective lever in Nevada given the absence of a state removal law.
Petition to seal your record where eligible
Nevada requires a court petition even for dismissed or acquitted cases — sealing isn't automatic.
We handle removal cases in Nevada the same way we handle every case: locating every copy of your mugshot online, filing takedown requests within 72 hours, pursuing search-engine de-indexing where publishers won't cooperate, and monitoring afterward for reappearances. Every case starts with a free analysis, backed by a 100% money-back guarantee.
State law affects your legal options, but it doesn't determine which website is publishing your mugshot. See our site-by-site removal directory for site-specific removal steps once you know where your listing is.
This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Laws summarized here are current as of publication but change frequently — consult a licensed attorney in your state before relying on them for your specific situation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nevada have a mugshot removal law?
No. Nevada doesn't currently have a statute requiring commercial mugshot sites to remove a photo on request.
Is record sealing automatic in Nevada?
No — a 2023 bill that would have added automatic sealing (AB 160) was vetoed, so you need to file a court petition even for a dismissed or acquitted case.
Will sealing my record remove my mugshot from a website?
Not automatically. Sealing restricts access to your official record; a mugshot site that already published your photo has no separate legal obligation to remove it.
How long does mugshot removal take in Nevada?
Without a state law setting a deadline, timelines depend on the specific publisher. We typically file takedown requests within 72 hours and pursue de-indexing within about 5-7 days.
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