Go to Previous Versions of this Statute
  1. 2024 Nevada Rev. Stat. (here)
  2. 2023 Nevada Rev. Stat.
  3. 2022 Nevada Rev. Stat.
  4. View All Versions

2024 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment
NRS 171.1772 - Issuance of citation after arrest by private person.

Universal Citation:
NV Rev Stat § 171.1772 (2024)
Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation.
Previous Next

1. Whenever any person is arrested by a private person, as provided in NRS 171.126, for any violation of a county, city or town ordinance or state law which is punishable as a misdemeanor, such person arrested must be issued a misdemeanor citation by a peace officer in lieu of being immediately taken before a magistrate by the peace officer unless the violation constitutes a repeat offense or a prohibited offense, in which case the person arrested may be issued the misdemeanor citation or be immediately taken before a magistrate by the peace officer.

2. The citation described in subsection 1 must not be issued unless:

(a) The person arrested furnishes satisfactory evidence of identity; and

(b) The peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe that:

(1) The person arrested will keep a written promise to appear in court;

(2) The violation will cease; and

(3) Another person or property is not in imminent danger.

(Added to NRS by 1973, 1157; A 1975, 1201; 2001, 2023; 2021, 3454)

Previous Next
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Nevada may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.