Most states have laws against aiding a suicide or assisted suicide. These laws are usually found in the state’s statutes, and sometimes in the state’s court opinions or case law (common law). The severity level of these crimes range from misdemeanors to felonies.
In Nevada, assisting suicide is considered a crime under the state's statutes. Specifically, Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 200.030 defines aiding a suicide as a category C felony. This means that any person who deliberately aids, encourages, or advises another person to commit suicide, or provides the physical means by which another person commits or attempts to commit suicide, may face felony charges. The penalties for a category C felony in Nevada can include imprisonment and fines. Nevada law does not recognize any form of legal assisted suicide, which distinguishes it from states that have Death with Dignity Acts or similar legislation allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives under specific circumstances. It is important for individuals to understand that while some states may have provisions for physician-assisted suicide, Nevada does not, and the act remains illegal.