Nevada

Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure

722 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 171.010 — Jurisdiction of offense committed in State
• § 171.015 — Jurisdiction of offense commenced without, but consummated within, this State; consummation through agent
• § 171.020 — Act within this State culminating in crime in this or another state
• § 171.025 — Death by dueling
• § 171.030 — Offense committed partly in one county and partly in another
• § 171.035 — Offense committed on or near boundary
• § 171.040 — Offense committed on vessel in state waters, common carrier or private motor vehicle or aircraft
• § 171.045 — Offenses concerning animals ranging in two or more counties
• § 171.055 — Bigamy and incest
• § 171.060 — Burglary, robbery, larceny or embezzlement: Venue when property is taken in one county and brought into another
• § 171.065 — Accessory: Venue in either county where offense of accessory was committed or where principal offense committed
• § 171.070 — Conviction or acquittal in another state or territory is bar where jurisdiction is concurrent
• § 171.075 — Conviction or acquittal in another county is bar where venue is concurrent
• § 171.076 — Enactment
• § 171.077 — Text of Compact
• § 171.078 — Enactment
• § 171.079 — Text of Compact
• § 171.080 — to 171.084, inclusive, and 171.095, an indictment for: 1
• § 171.082 — No limitation for sexual assault if identity of accused person is established by conducting genetic marker analysis of biological specimen and obtaining DNA profile
• § 171.083 — No 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
• § 171.084 — Limitation for kidnapping or attempted murder extended if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation
• § 171.085 — and 171.095
• § 171.090 — Limitations for gross and simple misdemeanors
• § 171.095 — Limitations for offenses committed in secret manner, offenses constituting sexual abuse or sex trafficking of child and offenses regarding personal identifying information
• § 171.100 — Indictment found when it is presented and filed
• § 171.101 — to 171.122, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires, “no-knock warrant” means a warrant for the arrest of a defendant which authorizes a peace officer to enter a premises without first: 1
• § 171.102 — Complaint defined; oath or declaration required
• § 171.103 — Court clerk may accept complaint filed electronically; procedure; service
• § 171.104 — Arrest defined; by whom made
• § 171.106 — Issuance of warrant or summons upon application, complaint or citation; no-knock warrants
• § 171.108 — Contents of warrant of arrest
• § 171.112 — Contents of summons
• § 171.114 — Execution of warrant and service of summons: By whom
• § 171.116 — When magistrate may depute person to act as constable
• § 171.118 — Execution of warrant and service of summons: Territorial limits
• § 171.122 — Manner 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
• § 171.1223 — Peace officer with limited jurisdiction must notify primary law enforcement agency of commission of certain felonies; transfer of investigation to primary law enforcement agency
• § 171.1225 — Peace officer to provide information to suspected victims of domestic violence
• § 171.1227 — Peace 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
• § 171.1228 — Investigation of alleged sexual offense: Alleged victim not required to submit to polygraphic examination or other similar examination
• § 171.1229 — Fingerprinting of persons detained and cited for committing suspected acts of domestic violence; fingerprints to be forwarded to Central Repository
• § 171.123 — Temporary detention by peace officer of person suspected of crime or civil infraction or of violating conditions of parole or probation: Limitations
• § 171.1231 — Arrest if probable cause appears
• § 171.1232 — Search to ascertain presence of dangerous weapon; seizure of weapon or evidence
• § 171.1233 — Recording of law enforcement activity
• § 171.1235 — Gaming licensee may detain person suspected of having committed felony in gaming establishment
• § 171.1237 — Identification of suspect by live lineup, photo lineup or show-up: Law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures governing use
• § 171.1239 — Electronic recording of custodial interrogations conducted in place of detention; adoption of policies by law enforcement agency
• § 171.124 — Arrest by peace officer or officer of Drug Enforcement Administration
• § 171.1245 — Arrest by agent of Federal Bureau of Investigation or Secret Service
• § 171.1255 — Arrest by officer or agent of Bureau of Indian Affairs or police officer employed by Indian tribe
• § 171.1257 — Arrest by postal inspector of United States Postal Inspection Service
• § 171.126 — Arrest by private person
• § 171.128 — Magistrate may order arrest for committing or attempting to commit offense in magistrate’s presence
• § 171.132 — Person making arrest may summon assistance
• § 171.134 — Escape or rescue of arrested person: Pursuit and retaking at any time and place in State
• § 171.136 — When arrest may be made
• § 171.137 — pertaining to domestic violence and advise victims of all reasonable means to prevent further abuse, including advising each person of the availability of a shelter or other services in the community
• § 171.1375 — Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons
• § 171.138 — Breaking open door or window: Making arrest
• § 171.142 — Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest
• § 171.144 — Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested
• § 171.1455 — Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations
• § 171.146 — Weapon may be taken from person arrested
• § 171.147 — Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions
• § 171.148 — Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized
• § 171.152 — Return of warrant after execution by arrest or issuance of citation; return of summons after service; cancellation by district attorney before execution or service; reissuance
• § 171.153 — Right of person arrested to make telephone calls
• § 171.1536 — and 171.1537 may not be waived except knowingly and voluntarily by the person with a communications disability by a written statement indicating a desire not to be so assisted
• § 171.1537 — Arrest of person with disability: Right to communicate by mail or telephone
• § 171.1538 — Arrest of person with communications disability: Waiver of right to interpretation or communication
• § 171.1539 — Transfer of impounded animal owned or possessed by arrested and detained person: Recovery for cost of care; lien
• § 171.154 — to 171.164, inclusive, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires: 1
• § 171.156 — Definitions
• § 171.158 — Arrests within this State by foreign officers; hearing before magistrate
• § 171.162 — Duty of Secretary of State
• § 171.164 — Severability
• § 171.166 — to 171.176, inclusive, shall include fresh pursuit as defined by the common law and also the pursuit of a person who has
• § 171.168 — Definitions
• § 171.172 — When officer may arrest
• § 171.174 — Procedure after arrest
• § 171.176 — Limitation
• § 171.177 — to 171.1779, inclusive, to an alleged violator of any provision of a county, city or town ordinance or of a state law which is punishable as a misdemeanor shall file manually or, if the provisions of subsection 2 are satisfied, file electronically the original or a copy of such misdemeanor citation
• § 171.1771 — Issuance of citation when person detained by peace officer
• § 171.1772 — Issuance of citation after arrest by private person
• § 171.1773 — if: (a) The warrant is issued upon an offense punishable as a misdemeanor; (b) The peace officer has no indication that the defendant has previously failed to appear on the charge reflected in the warrant; (c) The defendant provides satisfactory evidence of his or her identity to the peace officer;
• § 171.1774 — Form and contents of citation: When issued after arrest by private person
• § 171.1775 — Preparation of citations: Use of citation book or electronic device; maintenance of records relating to citation book or electronic device
• § 171.17751 — Designation of certain state, county and city officers to prepare, sign and serve citations
• § 171.1776 — Issued citations: Filing with court; disposition of charges by court; unlawful acts; maintenance of records
• § 171.1777 — Issued citations: Audit of records
• § 171.1778 — Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution
• § 171.17785 — Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized
• § 171.178 — Appearance before magistrate; release from custody by arresting officer
• § 171.182 — Proceedings before another magistrate
• § 171.184 — Proceedings upon complaint for offenses triable in another county
• § 171.1845 — Proceedings upon discovery of another arrest warrant outstanding in another county
• § 171.186 — Rights of defendant before preliminary examination
• § 171.188 — Procedure for appointment of attorney for indigent defendant
• § 171.192 — Certification of bail; discharge of defendant
• § 171.194 — Procedure when arrest for capital offense
• § 171.196 — Preliminary examination: Waiver; time for conducting; postponement; introduction of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses by defendant; admissibility of hearsay evidence
• § 171.1965 — Discovery by defendant before preliminary examination; material subject to discovery; effect of failure to permit discovery
• § 171.197 — Use of affidavit at preliminary examination: When permitted; notice by district attorney; circumstances under which district attorney must produce person who signed affidavit; continuances
• § 171.1975 — Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony at preliminary examination: Requirements
• § 171.198 — Reporting testimony of witnesses
• § 171.202 — District attorney to prosecute at preliminary examination where felony or gross misdemeanor charged
• § 171.204 — Exclusion of persons; exceptions
• § 171.206 — Procedure following preliminary examination
• § 171.208 — Remand for preliminary examination
• § 172.005 — Definitions
• § 172.015 — Prosecution of public offenses
• § 172.025 — Prosecution by accusation
• § 172.035 — Accusations, indictments and informations to be found or filed in district court
• § 172.045 — Impaneling grand juries
• § 172.047 — Grand jury impaneled for specific limited purpose
• § 172.055 — Challenges to grand jury and to grand jurors: How made and tried
• § 172.065 — Motion to dismiss presentment or indictment based on objections to grand jurors
• § 172.075 — Officers of grand jury
• § 172.085 — Oath of grand jurors
• § 172.095 — Charges to be given to grand jury by court; district attorney to inform grand jury of specific elements of public offense considered as basis of indictment
• § 172.097 — Supervision of grand jury by impaneling judge; limitations on and review of expenditures; monthly statement by county treasurer
• § 172.105 — Powers
• § 172.107 — Limitations on use of grand jury
• § 172.135 — Evidence receivable before grand jury
• § 172.137 — Use of affidavit before grand jury: When permitted; notice by district attorney; circumstances under which district attorney must produce person who signed affidavit; continuances
• § 172.138 — Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony before grand jury: Requirements
• § 172.139 — District attorney and grand jury prohibited from questioning attorney regarding matters learned for client or issuing subpoena for work done by attorney for client
• § 172.145 — Defendant entitled to submit statement regarding preliminary hearing which grand jury must receive; grand jury required to hear and district attorney required to submit known evidence which will explain away charge; invitations and issuance of process for witnesses
• § 172.155 — Degree of evidence to warrant indictment; objection
• § 172.165 — Grand juror must declare knowledge as to commission of public offense; investigation
• § 172.175 — Matters into which grand jury shall and may inquire
• § 172.185 — Grand jury entitled to enter jails and examine records
• § 172.195 — Issuance of subpoenas by grand jury; subpoenaed witnesses must be informed of general nature of inquiry
• § 172.197 — Procedure when person subpoenaed to appear before grand jury intends to assert constitutional privilege against self-incrimination
• § 172.205 — Power to engage services of skilled persons
• § 172.215 — Certified court reporter: Appointment; compensation; material required for and prohibited from inclusion in notes
• § 172.225 — Transcripts: Preparation; public record
• § 172.235 — Who may be present when grand jury is in session
• § 172.239 — Legal counsel for certain persons who appear before grand jury
• § 172.241 — Right of certain persons to appear before grand jury; notice of consideration of indictment; withholding of notice; effect of inadequate notice
• § 172.245 — Secrecy of proceedings of grand jury; permitted disclosures; penalty
• § 172.255 — Finding and return of presentment or indictment; effect of failure to indict
• § 172.259 — Publication of fact that no indictment was issued by grand jury
• § 172.265 — Names of witnesses inserted or endorsed at foot of indictment
• § 172.267 — the pertinent part of the draft and notify the person that the person has been identified in the draft of the report of the grand jury in connection with possible criminal conduct
• § 172.269 — Report of grand jury: Inclusion of recommendations to public officers or agencies; criticism must be constructive; positive statement of no indictable activity required, if applicable
• § 172.271 — Report of grand jury: Preliminary review by court; notification of identified persons; procedure to expunge improper material; filing and distribution
• § 172.275 — Discharge of grand jury; discharge or excuse of juror
• § 172.285 — Warrant on presentment
• § 172.295 — Review by person of person’s prior testimony before testifying before grand jury again
• § 172.305 — Failure to disclose subject of grand jury’s inquiry to defendant not cause for dismissal of subsequent presentment or indictment
• § 173.015 — First pleading by State
• § 173.025 — Courts may act upon information for all offenses
• § 173.035 — Information may be filed following preliminary examination when accused is bound over or when preliminary examination is waived; when information is filed on affidavit; limitation of time; amended information may include additional charges if plea agreement is rejected or withdrawn
• § 173.045 — District attorney or Attorney General to be informant; endorsement of names of witnesses; affidavits
• § 173.049 — Court clerk may accept information filed electronically; procedure; service
• § 173.055 — Duties of district attorney or Attorney General; written statement containing reasons why information not filed
• § 173.065 — Judge may require Attorney General to prosecute if district attorney refuses
• § 173.075 — Nature and contents generally
• § 173.085 — Surplusage
• § 173.095 — Amendment; notice of habitual criminality, habitually fraudulent felon or habitual felon
• § 173.105 — Charging defendant by fictitious or erroneous name: Insertion of true name
• § 173.115 — Joinder of offenses
• § 173.125 — Prosecution not required to elect between different offenses or counts; plea of guilty or guilty but mentally ill to one offense does not preclude prosecution for other offenses
• § 173.135 — Joinder of defendants
• § 173.145 — Issuance of warrant or summons
• § 173.155 — Form of warrant; fixing and endorsement of amount of bail
• § 173.165 — Manner of proceeding on giving bail in another county
• § 173.175 — Ordering defendant charged with felony into custody unless increased bail is given
• § 173.185 — Form of summons
• § 173.195 — Execution of warrant and service of summons
• § 173.205 — Return of warrant and summons; reissuance
• § 174.015 — Conduct of arraignment
• § 174.025 — Proceedings respecting name of defendant; entry of true name in minutes; subsequent proceedings in true name
• § 174.031 — Determination of eligibility; court may order defendant to complete program
• § 174.032 — Establishment of program; terms and conditions
• § 174.033 — Discharge of defendant upon fulfillment of terms and conditions; termination of participation of defendant and order to appear for arraignment
• § 174.034 — Sealing of records after discharge
• § 174.035 — Types of pleas; procedure for entering plea
• § 174.055 — Proceedings on plea of guilty or guilty but mentally ill in justice court
• § 174.061 — Plea bargaining: General requirements; prohibited agreements
• § 174.063 — Written plea agreement for plea of guilty or guilty but mentally ill: Form; contents
• § 174.065 — When plea may specify degree of crime or punishment
• § 174.075 — Pleadings and motions
• § 174.085 — Proceedings not constituting acquittal; effect of acquittal on merits; proceedings constituting bar to another prosecution; retrial after discharge of jury; effect of voluntary dismissal
• § 174.095 — Defenses and objections which may be raised by motion
• § 174.098 — Motion to declare that defendant is intellectually disabled: When authorized; procedure
• § 174.105 — Defenses and objections which must be raised by motion
• § 174.115 — Time of making motion
• § 174.125 — Certain motions required to be made before trial
• § 174.135 — Hearing on motion
• § 174.145 — Effect of determination
• § 174.155 — Trial together of indictments or informations
• § 174.165 — Relief from prejudicial joinder
• § 174.171 — to 174.225, inclusive, do not apply to a deposition taken pursuant to
• § 174.175 — When taken
• § 174.185 — Notice of taking
• § 174.195 — Defendant’s counsel and payment of expenses
• § 174.205 — How taken