Nevada § 179.205 - Arrest without warrant

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.205 — Arrest without warrant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 179.205. Arrest without warrant

The arrest of a person may be lawfully made also by any peace officer or a private

person, without a warrant upon reasonable information that the accused stands charged

in the courts of a state with a crime punishable by death or imprisonment for a term

exceeding 1 year; but when so arrested the accused must be taken before a judge or

magistrate with all practicable speed and complaint must be made against the person

under oath setting forth the ground for the arrest as in NRS 179.203 . Thereafter the answer shall be heard as if the person had been arrested on a warrant.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.205

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.205 cover?

Section 179.205 ("Arrest without warrant") 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 § 179.205?

A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.205" (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 § 179.205 apply to my situation?

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