Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure
NRS (Crim. Proc.) § 171.123: Temporary detention by peace officer of person suspected of crime or civil infraction or of violating conditions of parole or probation: Limitations
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers may briefly detain persons suspected of crimes, civil infractions, or parole/probation violations to identify them and clarify suspicious circumstances. Detention cannot exceed 60 minutes or extend beyond the immediate area unless arrest occurs.
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