Nevada § 203.070 - Rout and riot
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 203.070 — Rout and riot, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 203.070. Rout and riot
1. If two or more persons shall meet to do an unlawful act, upon a common cause of
quarrel, and make advances toward it, they commit a rout, and are guilty of a misdemeanor. 2. If two or more persons shall actually do an unlawful act of violence, either with
or without a common cause of quarrel or even do a lawful act, in a violent, tumultuous
and illegal manner, they commit a riot, and are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 203.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 203.070 cover?
Section 203.070 ("Rout and riot") 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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