Nevada § 212.030 - Warrant for arrest of escaped prisoner
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.030 — Warrant for arrest of escaped prisoner, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 212.030. Warrant for arrest of escaped prisoner
1. When any prisoner escapes from an institution or facility of the Department of
Corrections, the Director of the Department may issue a warrant for the recapture
of the escaped prisoner. The warrant is effective in any county in this State, and may command the sheriff
of any county in this State, or any constable thereof, or any police officer of any
city in this State, to arrest and return the prisoner to the Director. 2. When any prisoner escapes from a jail, branch county jail or other local detention
facility, the sheriff, chief of police or other officer responsible for the operation
of the facility may issue a warrant for the recapture of the escaped prisoner. The warrant is effective in any county in this State, and may command the sheriff
of any county in this State, or any constable thereof, or any police officer of any
city in this State, to arrest and return the prisoner to the officer who issued the
warrant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 212.030
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 212.030 cover?
Section 212.030 ("Warrant for arrest of escaped prisoner") 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 § 212.030?
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