Arrest of person who violates order; verification of notice to adverse party. [Effective January 1, 2020.]

Checkout our iOS App for a better way to browser and research.

1. Whether or not a violation of an ex parte or extended order occurs in the presence of a law enforcement officer, the officer may arrest and take into custody an adverse party:

(a) With a warrant; or

(b) Without a warrant if the officer has probable cause to believe that:

(1) An order has been issued pursuant to NRS 33.570 or 33.580 against the adverse party;

(2) The adverse party has been served with a copy of the order; and

(3) The adverse party is acting in violation of the order.

2. If a law enforcement officer cannot verify that the adverse party was served with a copy of the application and ex parte or extended order, the officer shall:

(a) Inform the adverse party of the specific terms and conditions of the order;

(b) Inform the adverse party that he or she has notice of the provisions of the order and that a violation of the order will result in his or her arrest;

(c) Inform the adverse party of the location of the court that issued the original order and the hours during which the adverse party may obtain a copy of the order; and

(d) Inform the adverse party of the date and time set for a hearing on an application for an ex parte or extended order, if any.

3. Information concerning the terms and conditions of the ex parte or extended order, the date and time of any notice provided to the adverse party and the name and identifying number of the law enforcement officer who gave the notice must be provided in writing to the applicant and noted in the records of the law enforcement agency and the court.

(Added to NRS by 2019, 4175, effective January 1, 2020)


Download our app to see the most-to-date content.