Nevada § 171.1536 - Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 171.1536 — Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 171.1536. Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available
Upon the arrest of a person with a communications disability as defined in NRS 50.050 , and before any interrogation or the taking of a statement, the peace officer in
actual charge of the station, headquarters or other facility to which the person with
a communications disability has been brought shall make an interpreter available at
public expense to that person in accordance with the provisions of NRS 50.050 to 50.053 , inclusive.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 171.1536
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 171.1536 cover?
Section 171.1536 ("Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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