Nevada § 71.030 - Arrested defendant immediately taken before justice
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 71.030 — Arrested defendant immediately taken before justice, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71.030. Arrested defendant immediately taken before justice
The defendant, immediately upon being arrested, shall be taken to the office of the
justice who made the order, and if the justice is absent or unable to try the action,
or if it appears to such justice by the affidavit of defendant that the justice is
a material witness in the action, the officer shall immediately take the defendant
before a justice of another township, who shall take jurisdiction of the action and
proceed thereon as if the summons had been issued and the order of arrest made by
that justice.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 71.030
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 71.030 cover?
Section 71.030 ("Arrested defendant immediately taken before justice") 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 § 71.030?
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