Nevada § 211.160 - Prisoners to have guard; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 211.160 — Prisoners to have guard; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 211.160. Prisoners to have guard; exceptions
1. Except in accordance with criteria established pursuant to subsection 2 or as otherwise
provided in NRS 211.250 to 211.300 , inclusive, no prisoner or prisoners may be allowed to go from the walls of the prison
without a sufficient guard. 2. The responsible sheriff, chief of police or town marshal shall establish criteria
for determining whether, and to what extent, supervision is required for a prisoner
who is assigned to work pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 211.140 or to NRS 211.171 to 211.200 , inclusive. The sheriff, chief of police or town marshal shall, with the consent of the administrator
of the medical facility, establish criteria for such a determination regarding a prisoner
who is incapacitated and is admitted to a medical facility for medical treatment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 211.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 211.160 cover?
Section 211.160 ("Prisoners to have guard; exceptions") 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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