Nevada § 179.065 - Person charged with felony may be searched
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.065 — Person charged with felony may be searched, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.065. Person charged with felony may be searched
When a person charged with a felony is supposed to have on his or her person a dangerous
weapon, or anything which may be used as evidence of the commission of the offense,
the officer making the arrest shall cause the person to be searched, and the weapon
or other thing to be retained, subject to the order of the court in which the defendant
may be tried.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.065
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.065 cover?
Section 179.065 ("Person charged with felony may be searched") 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 § 179.065?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.065" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 179.065 apply to my situation?
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