Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure
NRS (Crim. Proc.) § 171.147: Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions
What this law says, in plain English
Police officers must check arrested persons appearing intoxicated for medical identification devices and take reasonable steps to help them receive treatment if a medical condition is identified.
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