Nevada § 174.015 - Conduct of arraignment
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.015 — Conduct of arraignment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 174.015. Conduct of arraignment
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, arraignment shall be conducted in
open court and shall consist of reading the indictment or information to the defendant
or stating the substance of the charge and calling on the defendant to plead thereto. The defendant shall be given a copy of the indictment or information before the
defendant is called upon to plead. 2. In justice court or municipal court, before the trial commences, the complaint
must be distinctly read to the defendant before the defendant is called upon to plead. 3. In justice court or municipal court, before the defendant is called upon to plead,
the court shall determine whether the defendant is eligible for assignment to a preprosecution
diversion program pursuant to NRS 174.031 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 174.015
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.015 cover?
Section 174.015 ("Conduct of arraignment") 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 174.015?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 174.015 apply to my situation?
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