NRS Chapter 171 — PROCEEDINGS TO COMMITMENT

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NRS 171.010 — Jurisdiction of offense committed in State.
NRS 171.015 — Jurisdiction of offense commenced without, but consummated within, this State; consummation through agent.
NRS 171.020 — Act within this State culminating in crime in this or another state.
NRS 171.025 — Death by dueling.
NRS 171.030 — Offense committed partly in one county and partly in another.
NRS 171.035 — Offense committed on or near boundary.
NRS 171.040 — Offense committed on vessel in state waters, common carrier or private motor vehicle or aircraft.
NRS 171.045 — Offenses concerning animals ranging in two or more counties.
NRS 171.055 — Bigamy and incest.
NRS 171.060 — Burglary, robbery, larceny or embezzlement: Venue when property is taken in one county and brought into another.
NRS 171.065 — Accessory: Venue in either county where offense of accessory was committed or where principal offense committed.
NRS 171.070 — Conviction or acquittal in another state or territory is bar where jurisdiction is concurrent.
NRS 171.075 — Conviction or acquittal in another county is bar where venue is concurrent.
NRS 171.076 — Enactment.
NRS 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
NRS 171.078 — Enactment.
NRS 171.079 — Text of Compact.
NRS 171.080 — No statute of limitation for murder, sexual assault arising out of same facts and circumstances as murder or terrorism.
NRS 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.
NRS 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.
NRS 171.084 — Limitation for kidnapping or attempted murder extended if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation.
NRS 171.085 — Limitations for felonies.
NRS 171.090 — Limitations for gross and simple misdemeanors.
NRS 171.095 — Limitations for offenses committed in secret manner, offenses constituting sexual abuse or sex trafficking of child and offenses regarding personal identifying information.
NRS 171.100 — Indictment found when it is presented and filed.
NRS 171.101 — “No-knock warrant” defined.
NRS 171.102 — Complaint defined; oath or declaration required.
NRS 171.103 — Court clerk may accept complaint filed electronically; procedure; service.
NRS 171.104 — Arrest defined; by whom made.
NRS 171.106 — Issuance of warrant or summons upon application, complaint or citation; no-knock warrants.
NRS 171.108 — Contents of warrant of arrest.
NRS 171.112 — Contents of summons.
NRS 171.114 — Execution of warrant and service of summons: By whom.
NRS 171.116 — When magistrate may depute person to act as constable.
NRS 171.118 — Execution of warrant and service of summons: Territorial limits.
NRS 171.122 — Manner in which execution of warrant and service of summons are made; additional requirements for execution of no-knock warrant; issuance of citation in lieu of execution of warrant of arrest.
NRS 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.
NRS 171.1225 — Peace officer to provide information to suspected victims of domestic violence.
NRS 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.
NRS 171.1228 — Investigation of alleged sexual offense: Alleged victim not required to submit to polygraphic examination or other similar examination.
NRS 171.1229 — Fingerprinting of persons detained and cited for committing suspected acts of domestic violence; fingerprints to be forwarded to Central Repository.
NRS 171.123 — Temporary detention by peace officer of person suspected of crime or civil infraction or of violating conditions of parole or probation: Limitations.
NRS 171.1231 — Arrest if probable cause appears.
NRS 171.1232 — Search to ascertain presence of dangerous weapon; seizure of weapon or evidence.
NRS 171.1233 — Recording of law enforcement activity.
NRS 171.1235 — Gaming licensee may detain person suspected of having committed felony in gaming establishment.
NRS 171.1237 — Identification of suspect by live lineup, photo lineup or show-up: Law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures governing use.
NRS 171.1239 — Electronic recording of custodial interrogations conducted in place of detention; adoption of policies by law enforcement agency.
NRS 171.124 — Arrest by peace officer or officer of Drug Enforcement Administration.
NRS 171.1245 — Arrest by agent of Federal Bureau of Investigation or Secret Service.
NRS 171.1255 — Arrest by officer or agent of Bureau of Indian Affairs or police officer employed by Indian tribe.
NRS 171.1257 — Arrest by postal inspector of United States Postal Inspection Service.
NRS 171.126 — Arrest by private person.
NRS 171.128 — Magistrate may order arrest for committing or attempting to commit offense in magistrate’s presence.
NRS 171.132 — Person making arrest may summon assistance.
NRS 171.134 — Escape or rescue of arrested person: Pursuit and retaking at any time and place in State.
NRS 171.136 — When arrest may be made.
NRS 171.137 — Arrest required for suspected battery constituting domestic violence; exceptions.
NRS 171.1375 — Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons.
NRS 171.138 — Breaking open door or window: Making arrest.
NRS 171.142 — Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest.
NRS 171.144 — Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested.
NRS 171.1455 — Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations.
NRS 171.146 — Weapon may be taken from person arrested.
NRS 171.147 — Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions.
NRS 171.148 — Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized.
NRS 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.
NRS 171.153 — Right of person arrested to make telephone calls.
NRS 171.1536 — Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available.
NRS 171.1537 — Arrest of person with disability: Right to communicate by mail or telephone.
NRS 171.1538 — Arrest of person with communications disability: Waiver of right to interpretation or communication.
NRS 171.1539 — Transfer of impounded animal owned or possessed by arrested and detained person: Recovery for cost of care; lien.
NRS 171.154 — Short title.
NRS 171.156 — Definitions.
NRS 171.158 — Arrests within this State by foreign officers; hearing before magistrate.
NRS 171.162 — Duty of Secretary of State.
NRS 171.164 — Severability.
NRS 171.166 — Short title.
NRS 171.168 — Definitions.
NRS 171.172 — When officer may arrest.
NRS 171.174 — Procedure after arrest.
NRS 171.176 — Limitation.
NRS 171.177 — When person detained must be taken before magistrate.
NRS 171.1771 — Issuance of citation when person detained by peace officer.
NRS 171.1772 — Issuance of citation after arrest by private person.
NRS 171.1773 — Form and contents of citation: When person detained by peace officer.
NRS 171.1774 — Form and contents of citation: When issued after arrest by private person.
NRS 171.1775 — Preparation of citations: Use of citation book or electronic device; maintenance of records relating to citation book or electronic device.
NRS 171.17751 — Designation of certain state, county and city officers to prepare, sign and serve citations.
NRS 171.1776 — Issued citations: Filing with court; disposition of charges by court; unlawful acts; maintenance of records.
NRS 171.1777 — Issued citations: Audit of records.
NRS 171.1778 — Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution.
NRS 171.17785 — Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized.
NRS 171.1779 — NRS 171.177
NRS 171.178 — Appearance before magistrate; release from custody by arresting officer.
NRS 171.182 — Proceedings before another magistrate.
NRS 171.184 — Proceedings upon complaint for offenses triable in another county.
NRS 171.1845 — Proceedings upon discovery of another arrest warrant outstanding in another county.
NRS 171.186 — Rights of defendant before preliminary examination.
NRS 171.188 — Procedure for appointment of attorney for indigent defendant.
NRS 171.192 — Certification of bail; discharge of defendant.
NRS 171.194 — Procedure when arrest for capital offense.
NRS 171.196 — Preliminary examination: Waiver; time for conducting; postponement; introduction of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses by defendant; admissibility of hearsay evidence.
NRS 171.1965 — Discovery by defendant before preliminary examination; material subject to discovery; effect of failure to permit discovery.
NRS 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.
NRS 171.1975 — Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony at preliminary examination: Requirements.
NRS 171.198 — Reporting testimony of witnesses.
NRS 171.202 — District attorney to prosecute at preliminary examination where felony or gross misdemeanor charged.
NRS 171.204 — Exclusion of persons; exceptions.
NRS 171.206 — Procedure following preliminary examination.
NRS 171.208 — Remand for preliminary examination.