Nevada § 209.161 - Wardens of institutions: Appointment; duties
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.161 — Wardens of institutions: Appointment; duties, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 209.161. Wardens of institutions: Appointment; duties
1. The Director shall appoint a warden for each institution of the Department. 2. Each warden is in the classified service of the State except for purposes of appointment
and retention. 3. Each warden is responsible to the Director for the administration of his or her
institution, including the execution of all policies and the enforcement of all regulations
of the Department pertaining to the custody, care and training of offenders under
his or her jurisdiction.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.161 cover?
Section 209.161 ("Wardens of institutions: Appointment; duties") 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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