Nevada § 171.1375 - Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 171.1375 — Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 171.1375. Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons
1. Whether or not a warrant has been issued, a peace officer may arrest a person if
the peace officer: (a) Has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has, within the preceding
24 hours, committed a battery upon: (1) A person with whom he or she is actually residing; (2) A sibling, if the person is not the custodian or guardian of the sibling; or (3) A cousin, if the person is not the custodian or guardian of the cousin; and (b) Had a face-to-face encounter with the person to be arrested that was of sufficient
duration to determine whether probable cause existed while responding to the initial
incident or call for service. 2. Whether or not a warrant has been issued, a peace officer may arrest a person if
the peace officer: (a) Has probable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has, within the immediately
preceding 7 days, committed a battery upon: (1) A person with whom he or she is actually residing; (2) A sibling, if the person is not the custodian or guardian of the sibling; or (3) A cousin, if the person is not the custodian or guardian of the cousin; and (b) Did not have a face-to-face encounter with the person to be arrested that was
of sufficient duration to determine whether probable cause existed while responding
to the initial incident or call for service. 3. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability upon a peace officer
or his or her employer for a determination made in good faith by the peace officer
not to arrest a person pursuant to this section.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 171.1375
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 171.1375 cover?
Section 171.1375 ("Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons") 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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