Nevada § 172.175 - Matters into which grand jury shall and may inquire
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 172.175 — Matters into which grand jury shall and may inquire, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 172.175. Matters into which grand jury shall and may inquire
1. Each grand jury that is not impaneled for a specific limited purpose shall inquire
into: (a) The case of every person imprisoned in the jail of the county, on a criminal charge,
against whom an indictment has not been found or an information or complaint filed. (b) The condition and management of any public prison located within the county. (c) The misconduct in office of public officers of every description within the county
which may constitute a violation of a provision of chapter 197 of NRS . 2. A grand jury that is not impaneled for another specific limited purpose may inquire
into any and all matters affecting the morals, health and general welfare of the inhabitants
of the county, or of any administrative division thereof, or of any township, incorporated
city, irrigation district or town therein.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 172.175
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 172.175 cover?
Section 172.175 ("Matters into which grand jury shall and may inquire") 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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