Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure
NRS (Crim. Proc.) § 171.1774: Form and contents of citation: When issued after arrest by private person
What this law says, in plain English
This statute prescribes the required form and contents of a misdemeanor citation issued by a peace officer after a private person makes an arrest, including notice to appear, defendant information, offense details, and court appearance requirements.
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