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2019 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment
NRS 171.106 - Issuance of warrant or summons upon complaint or citation.
Universal Citation: NV Rev Stat § 171.106 (2019)
If it appears from the complaint or a citation issued pursuant to NRS 484A.730, 488.920 or 501.386, or from an affidavit or affidavits filed with the complaint or citation that there is probable cause to believe that an offense, triable within the county, has been committed and that the defendant has committed it, a warrant for the arrest of the defendant shall be issued by the magistrate to any peace officer. Upon the request of the district attorney a summons instead of a warrant shall issue. More than one warrant or summons may issue on the same complaint or citation. If a defendant fails to appear in response to the summons, a warrant shall issue.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1400; A 1971, 830)
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