Nevada § 179.320 - Warrant of arrest
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.320 — Warrant of arrest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.320. Warrant of arrest
A warrant of arrest may be in substantially the following form: WARRANT OF ARREST County of _______________________________ The State of Nevada, to any sheriff, constable, marshal, police officer, or peace
officer in this State: A complaint, upon oath, has been this day laid before me by
A. B. that the crime of (designate it) has been committed, and accusing C. D. thereof;
you are therefore commanded forthwith to arrest the above-named C. D. and bring him
or her before me at (naming the place), or, in case of my absence or inability to
act, before the nearest or most accessible magistrate in this county. Dated at ______________________________, this _______ day of the month of _______ of the year _______
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.320
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.320 cover?
Section 179.320 ("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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