Nevada § 22.140 - Excuses for not bringing arrested person before court; persons not to be unnecessarily restrained
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 22.140 — Excuses for not bringing arrested person before court; persons not to be unnecessarily restrained, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.140. Excuses for not bringing arrested person before court; persons not to be unnecessarily restrained
Whenever, by the provisions of this chapter, an officer is required to keep a person
arrested on a warrant of attachment in custody, and to bring the person before a court
or judge, the inability, from illness or otherwise, of the person to attend shall
be a sufficient excuse for not bringing the person up; and the officer shall not
confine a person arrested upon the warrant in a prison, or otherwise restrain him
or her of personal liberty, except so far as may be necessary to secure his or her
personal attendance.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 22.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 22.140 cover?
Section 22.140 ("Excuses for not bringing arrested person before court; persons not to be unnecessarily restrained") 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 § 22.140?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 22.140 apply to my situation?
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