Nevada § 179.1165 - Seizure of property: Requirement of process
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.1165 — Seizure of property: Requirement of process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.1165. Seizure of property: Requirement of process
1. Except as provided in subsection 2, property that is subject to forfeiture may
only be seized by a law enforcement agency upon process issued by a magistrate having
jurisdiction over the property. 2. A seizure of property may be made by a law enforcement agency without process if: (a) The seizure is incident to: (1) An arrest; (2) A search pursuant to a search warrant; or (3) An inspection pursuant to a warrant for an administrative inspection; (b) The property is the subject of a final judgment in a proceeding for forfeiture; (c) The law enforcement agency has probable cause to believe that the property is
directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety; or (d) The law enforcement agency has probable cause to believe that the property is
subject to forfeiture.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.1165
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.1165 cover?
Section 179.1165 ("Seizure of property: Requirement of process") 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 § 179.1165?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 179.1165 apply to my situation?
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