Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure
NRS (Crim. Proc.) § 171.1232: Search to ascertain presence of dangerous weapon; seizure of weapon or evidence
What this law says, in plain English
Peace officers may search a detained person if they reasonably believe a dangerous weapon is present, and may seize any weapon or evidence found during such a search.
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