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Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 171

Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 171

Proceedings to Commitment

171.010Jurisdiction of offense committed in State 171.015Jurisdiction of offense commenced without, but consummated within, this State; consummation through agent 171.020Act within this State culminating in crime in this or another state 171.025Death by dueling 171.030Offense committed partly in one county and partly in another 171.035Offense committed on or near boundary 171.040Offense committed on vessel in state waters, common carrier or private motor vehicle or aircraft 171.045Offenses concerning animals ranging in two or more counties 171.055Bigamy and incest 171.060Burglary, robbery, larceny or embezzlement: Venue when property is taken in one county and brought into another 171.065Accessory: Venue in either county where offense of accessory was committed or where principal offense committed 171.070Conviction or acquittal in another state or territory is bar where jurisdiction is concurrent 171.075Conviction or acquittal in another county is bar where venue is concurrent 171.076Enactment 171.077Text of Compact 171.077Text of Compact 171.078Enactment 171.079Text of Compact 171.080No statute of limitation for murder, sexual assault arising out of same facts and circumstances as murder or terrorism 171.082No limitation for sexual assault if identity of accused person is established by conducting genetic marker analysis of biological specimen and obtaining DNA profile 171.083No limitation for sexual assault or sex trafficking if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation; effect of disability on period of limitation 171.084Limitation for kidnapping or attempted murder extended if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation 171.085Limitations for felonies 171.090Limitations for gross and simple misdemeanors 171.095Limitations for offenses committed in secret manner, offenses constituting sexual abuse or sex trafficking of child and offenses regarding personal identifying information 171.100Indictment found when it is presented and filed 171.101“No-knock warrant” defined 171.102Complaint defined; oath or declaration required 171.103Court clerk may accept complaint filed electronically; procedure; service 171.104Arrest defined; by whom made 171.106Issuance of warrant or summons upon application, complaint or citation; no-knock warrants 171.108Contents of warrant of arrest 171.112Contents of summons 171.114Execution of warrant and service of summons: By whom 171.116When magistrate may depute person to act as constable 171.118Execution of warrant and service of summons: Territorial limits 171.122Manner in which execution of warrant and service of summons are made; additional requirements for execution of no-knock warrant; issuance of citation in lieu of execution of warrant of arrest 171.1223Peace officer with limited jurisdiction must notify primary law enforcement agency of commission of certain felonies; transfer of investigation to primary law enforcement agency 171.1225Peace officer to provide information to suspected victims of domestic violence 171.1227Peace officer to submit written report concerning suspected acts of domestic violence; information from reports to be aggregated and forwarded to Central Repository; content of report 171.1228Investigation of alleged sexual offense: Alleged victim not required to submit to polygraphic examination or other similar examination 171.1229Fingerprinting of persons detained and cited for committing suspected acts of domestic violence; fingerprints to be forwarded to Central Repository 171.123Temporary detention by peace officer of person suspected of crime or civil infraction or of violating conditions of parole or probation: Limitations 171.1231Arrest if probable cause appears 171.1232Search to ascertain presence of dangerous weapon; seizure of weapon or evidence 171.1233Recording of law enforcement activity 171.1235Gaming licensee may detain person suspected of having committed felony in gaming establishment 171.1237Identification of suspect by live lineup, photo lineup or show-up: Law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures governing use 171.1239Electronic recording of custodial interrogations conducted in place of detention; adoption of policies by law enforcement agency 171.124Arrest by peace officer or officer of Drug Enforcement Administration 171.1245Arrest by agent of Federal Bureau of Investigation or Secret Service 171.1255Arrest by officer or agent of Bureau of Indian Affairs or police officer employed by Indian tribe 171.1257Arrest by postal inspector of United States Postal Inspection Service 171.126Arrest by private person 171.128Magistrate may order arrest for committing or attempting to commit offense in magistrate’s presence 171.132Person making arrest may summon assistance 171.134Escape or rescue of arrested person: Pursuit and retaking at any time and place in State 171.136When arrest may be made 171.137Arrest required for suspected battery constituting domestic violence; exceptions 171.1375Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons 171.138Breaking open door or window: Making arrest 171.142Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest 171.144Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested 171.1455Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations 171.146Weapon may be taken from person arrested 171.147Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions 171.148Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized 171.152Return of warrant after execution by arrest or issuance of citation; return of summons after service; cancellation by district attorney before execution or service; reissuance 171.153Right of person arrested to make telephone calls 171.1536Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available 171.1537Arrest of person with disability: Right to communicate by mail or telephone 171.1538Arrest of person with communications disability: Waiver of right to interpretation or communication 171.1539Transfer of impounded animal owned or possessed by arrested and detained person: Recovery for cost of care; lien 171.154Short title 171.156Definitions 171.158Arrests within this State by foreign officers; hearing before magistrate 171.162Duty of Secretary of State 171.164Severability 171.166Short title 171.168Definitions 171.172When officer may arrest 171.174Procedure after arrest 171.176Limitation 171.177When person detained must be taken before magistrate 171.1771Issuance of citation when person detained by peace officer 171.1772Issuance of citation after arrest by private person 171.1773Form and contents of citation: When person detained by peace officer 171.1774Form and contents of citation: When issued after arrest by private person 171.1775Preparation of citations: Use of citation book or electronic device; maintenance of records relating to citation book or electronic device 171.17751Designation of certain state, county and city officers to prepare, sign and serve citations 171.1776Issued citations: Filing with court; disposition of charges by court; unlawful acts; maintenance of records 171.1777Issued citations: Audit of records 171.1778Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution 171.17785Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized 171.1779NRS 171.177 to 171.1779, inclusive, not applicable to violations of traffic laws 171.178Appearance before magistrate; release from custody by arresting officer 171.182Proceedings before another magistrate 171.184Proceedings upon complaint for offenses triable in another county 171.1845Proceedings upon discovery of another arrest warrant outstanding in another county 171.186Rights of defendant before preliminary examination 171.188Procedure for appointment of attorney for indigent defendant 171.192Certification of bail; discharge of defendant 171.194Procedure when arrest for capital offense 171.196Preliminary examination: Waiver; time for conducting; postponement; introduction of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses by defendant; admissibility of hearsay evidence 171.1965Discovery by defendant before preliminary examination; material subject to discovery; effect of failure to permit discovery 171.197Use of affidavit at preliminary examination: When permitted; notice by district attorney; circumstances under which district attorney must produce person who signed affidavit; continuances 171.1975Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony at preliminary examination: Requirements 171.198Reporting testimony of witnesses 171.202District attorney to prosecute at preliminary examination where felony or gross misdemeanor charged 171.204Exclusion of persons; exceptions 171.206Procedure following preliminary examination 171.208Remand for preliminary examination