Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.108

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1

Section 171.108 - Contents of warrant of arrest

A warrant of arrest is an order in writing in the name of the State of Nevada which must:

1. Be signed by the magistrate with the magistrate's name of office;

2. Contain the name of the defendant or, if the defendant's name is unknown, any name or description by which the defendant can be identified with reasonable certainty;

3. State the date of its issuance, and the county, city or town where it was issued;

4. State the offense described in NRS 171.106;

5. Command that the defendant be arrested and brought before the nearest available magistrate; and

6. State whether the warrant is a no-knock warrant.

NRS 171.108

Added to NRS by 1967, 1400; A 2021, 193

Amended by 2021, Ch. 47,§1.2, eff. 10/1/2021.

Added to NRS by 1967, 1400