Nevada § 179.191 - Governor's warrant of arrest
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.191 — Governor's warrant of arrest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.191. Governor's warrant of arrest
1. If the Governor decides that the demand should be complied with, the Governor shall
sign a warrant of arrest, which must be sealed with the state seal, and be directed
to any peace officer or other person whom the Governor may think fit to entrust with
the execution thereof. The warrant must substantially recite the facts necessary to the validity of its issuance. 2. A telegraphic copy or an abstract of the Governor's warrant may be sent by telegraph,
teletype or any other electronic device to the person entrusted with the execution
of the warrant. The copy or abstract is as effectual as the original warrant issued by the Governor. 3. The person who causes a telegraphic copy or abstract of the Governor's warrant
to be sent must certify as correct, and file in the telegraphic office from which
the copy or abstract is sent, a copy of the warrant, and must return the original
with a statement of the person’s actions under the warrant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.191
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.191 cover?
Section 179.191 ("Governor's warrant of arrest") 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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