Nevada § 170.130 - Breach of peace before magistrate; when security required

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 170.130 — Breach of peace before magistrate; when security required, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 170.130. Breach of peace before magistrate; when security required

Any person who, in the presence of a court or magistrate, assaults or threatens to

assault another or to commit any offense against a person or property, or who shall

contend with another with angry words, may be ordered by the court or magistrate to

give security, as provided in NRS 170.090 , or if the person refuses to do so, the person may be committed as provided in NRS 170.100 .

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 170.130 cover?

Section 170.130 ("Breach of peace before magistrate; when security required") 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 § 170.130?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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