Proceedings to Commitment

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Section
171.010

Jurisdiction of offense committed in State.

Section
171.015

Jurisdiction of offense commenced without, but consummated within, this State; consummation through agent.

Section
171.020

Act within this State culminating in crime in this or another state.

Section
171.025

Death by dueling.

Section
171.030

Offense committed partly in one county and partly in another.

Section
171.035

Offense committed on or near boundary.

Section
171.040

Offense committed on vessel in state waters, common carrier or private motor vehicle or aircraft.

Section
171.045

Offenses concerning animals ranging in two or more counties.

Section
171.055

Bigamy and incest.

Section
171.060

Burglary, robbery, larceny or embezzlement: Venue when property is taken in one county and brought into another.

Section
171.065

Accessory: Venue in either county where offense of accessory was committed or where principal offense committed.

Section
171.070

Conviction or acquittal in another state or territory is bar where jurisdiction is concurrent.

Section
171.075

Conviction or acquittal in another county is bar where venue is concurrent.

Section
171.076

Enactment.

Section
171.077

Text of Compact. [Effective until proclamation by the Governor of this State of the enactment by the State of California of amendments that are substantially similar to the Compact, as amended by section 2 of chapter 82, Statutes of Nevada 2019, at page 447.]

Section
171.077

Text of Compact. [Effective upon proclamation by the Governor of this State of the enactment by the State of California of amendments that are substantially similar to the Compact, as amended by this section.]

Section
171.078

Enactment.

Section
171.079

Text of Compact.

Section
171.080

No statute of limitation for murder, sexual assault arising out of same facts and circumstances as murder or terrorism.

Section
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.

Section
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.

Section
171.084

Limitation for kidnapping or attempted murder extended if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation.

Section
171.085

Limitations for felonies.

Section
171.090

Limitations for gross and simple misdemeanors.

Section
171.095

Limitations for offenses committed in secret manner, offenses constituting sexual abuse or sex trafficking of child and offenses regarding personal identifying information.

Section
171.100

Indictment found when it is presented and filed.

Section
171.102

Complaint defined; oath or declaration required.

Section
171.103

Court clerk may accept complaint filed electronically; procedure; service.

Section
171.104

Arrest defined; by whom made.

Section
171.106

Issuance of warrant or summons upon complaint or citation.

Section
171.108

Contents of warrant of arrest.

Section
171.112

Contents of summons.

Section
171.114

Execution of warrant and service of summons: By whom.

Section
171.116

When magistrate may depute person to act as constable.

Section
171.118

Execution of warrant and service of summons: Territorial limits.

Section
171.122

Manner in which execution of warrant and service of summons are made; issuance of citation in lieu of execution of warrant of arrest.

Section
171.123

Temporary detention by peace officer of person suspected of criminal behavior or of violating conditions of parole or probation: Limitations.

Section
171.124

Arrest by peace officer or officer of Drug Enforcement Administration.

Section
171.126

Arrest by private person.

Section
171.128

Magistrate may order arrest for committing or attempting to commit offense in magistrate’s presence.

Section
171.132

Person making arrest may summon assistance.

Section
171.134

Escape or rescue of arrested person: Pursuit and retaking at any time and place in State.

Section
171.136

When arrest may be made.

Section
171.137

Arrest required for suspected battery constituting domestic violence; exceptions.

Section
171.138

Breaking open door or window: Making arrest.

Section
171.142

Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest.

Section
171.144

Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested.

Section
171.146

Weapon may be taken from person arrested.

Section
171.147

Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions.

Section
171.148

Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized.

Section
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.

Section
171.153

Right of person arrested to make telephone calls.

Section
171.154

Short title.

Section
171.156

Definitions.

Section
171.158

Arrests within this State by foreign officers; hearing before magistrate.

Section
171.162

Duty of Secretary of State.

Section
171.164

Severability.

Section
171.166

Short title.

Section
171.168

Definitions.

Section
171.172

When officer may arrest.

Section
171.174

Procedure after arrest.

Section
171.176

Limitation.

Section
171.177

When person detained must be taken before magistrate.

Section
171.178

Appearance before magistrate; release from custody by arresting officer.

Section
171.182

Proceedings before another magistrate.

Section
171.184

Proceedings upon complaint for offenses triable in another county.

Section
171.186

Rights of defendant before preliminary examination.

Section
171.188

Procedure for appointment of attorney for indigent defendant.

Section
171.192

Certification of bail; discharge of defendant.

Section
171.194

Procedure when arrest for capital offense.

Section
171.196

Preliminary examination: Waiver; time for conducting; postponement; introduction of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses by defendant; admissibility of hearsay evidence.

Section
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.

Section
171.198

Reporting testimony of witnesses.

Section
171.202

District attorney to prosecute at preliminary examination where felony or gross misdemeanor charged.

Section
171.204

Exclusion of persons; exceptions.

Section
171.206

Procedure following preliminary examination.

Section
171.208

Remand for preliminary examination.

Section
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.

Section
171.1225

Peace officer to provide information to suspected victims of domestic violence.

Section
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.

Section
171.1228

Investigation of alleged sexual offense: Alleged victim not required to submit to polygraphic examination or other similar examination.

Section
171.1229

Fingerprinting of persons detained and cited for committing suspected acts of domestic violence; fingerprints to be forwarded to Central Repository.

Section
171.1231

Arrest if probable cause appears.

Section
171.1232

Search to ascertain presence of dangerous weapon; seizure of weapon or evidence.

Section
171.1233

Recording of law enforcement activity.

Section
171.1235

Gaming licensee may detain person suspected of having committed felony in gaming establishment.

Section
171.1237

Identification of suspect by live lineup, photo lineup or show-up: Law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures governing use.

Section
171.1239

Electronic recording of custodial interrogations conducted in place of detention; adoption of policies by law enforcement agency.

Section
171.1245

Arrest by agent of Federal Bureau of Investigation or Secret Service.

Section
171.1255

Arrest by officer or agent of Bureau of Indian Affairs or police officer employed by Indian tribe.

Section
171.1257

Arrest by postal inspector of United States Postal Inspection Service.

Section
171.1375

Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons.

Section
171.1455

Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations.

Section
171.1536

Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available.

Section
171.1537

Arrest of person with disability: Right to communicate by mail or telephone.

Section
171.1538

Arrest of person with communications disability: Waiver of right to interpretation or communication.

Section
171.1539

Transfer of impounded animal owned or possessed by arrested and detained person: Recovery for cost of care; lien.

Section
171.1771

Issuance of citation when person detained by peace officer.

Section
171.1772

Issuance of citation after arrest by private person.

Section
171.1773

Form and contents of citation: When person detained by peace officer.

Section
171.1774

Form and contents of citation: When issued after arrest by private person.

Section
171.1775

Preparation of citations: Use of citation book or electronic device; maintenance of records relating to citation book or electronic device.

Section
171.1776

Issued citations: Filing with court; disposition of charges by court; unlawful acts; maintenance of records.

Section
171.1777

Issued citations: Audit of records.

Section
171.1778

Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution.

Section
171.1779

NRS 171.177 to 171.1779, inclusive, not applicable to violations of traffic laws.

Section
171.1845

Proceedings upon discovery of another arrest warrant outstanding in another county.

Section
171.1965

Discovery by defendant before preliminary examination; material subject to discovery; effect of failure to permit discovery.

Section
171.1975

Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony at preliminary examination: Requirements.

Section
171.17751

Designation of certain state, county and city officers to prepare, sign and serve citations.

Section
171.17785

Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized.