Nevada § 171.186 - Rights of defendant before preliminary examination
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 171.186 — Rights of defendant before preliminary examination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 171.186. Rights of defendant before preliminary examination
The magistrate or master shall inform the defendant of the complaint and of any affidavit
filed therewith, of the right to retain counsel, of the right to request the assignment
of counsel if the defendant is unable to obtain counsel, and of the right to have
a preliminary examination. The magistrate or master shall also inform the defendant that the defendant is not
required to make a statement and that any statement made may be used against him or
her. The magistrate shall allow the defendant reasonable time and opportunity to consult
counsel, and shall admit the defendant to bail as provided in this title.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 171.186 ("Rights of defendant before preliminary examination") 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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