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2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment
NRS 171.1455 - Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations.
NV Rev Stat § 171.1455 (2011) What's This?
If necessary to prevent escape, an officer may, after giving a warning, if feasible, use deadly force to effect the arrest of a person only if there is probable cause to believe that the person:
1. Has committed a felony which involves the infliction or threat of serious bodily harm or the use of deadly force; or
2. Poses a threat of serious bodily harm to the officer or to others.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 931)
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