Nevada § 412.278 - Receipt of prisoner; report
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.278 — Receipt of prisoner; report, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 412.278. Receipt of prisoner; report
1. A provost marshal, commander of a guard, master at arms, keeper or officer of a
city or county jail or any other jail, detention facility, penitentiary or prison
designated under NRS 412.276 may not refuse to receive or keep any prisoner committed to his or her charge, when
the committing person furnishes a statement, signed by him or her, of the offense
charged against the prisoner. 2. Every commander of a guard, master at arms, keeper or officer of a city or county
jail or of any other jail, detention facility, penitentiary or prison designated under NRS 412.276 to whose charge a prisoner is committed shall, within 24 hours after that commitment
or as soon as he or she is relieved from guard, report to the commanding officer of
the prisoner the name of the prisoner, the offense charged against the prisoner, and
the name of the person who ordered or authorized the commitment.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 412.278
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 412.278 cover?
Section 412.278 ("Receipt of prisoner; report") 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 § 412.278?
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