Nevada § 458.175 - Powers and duties of peace officers
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 458.175 — Powers and duties of peace officers, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 458.175. Powers and duties of peace officers
1. If a peace officer arrests or takes into custody a person who is found in any public
place unlawfully under the influence of a controlled substance and in such a condition
that the person is unable to exercise care for his or her health or safety or the
health or safety of other persons, the peace officer may deliver the person to a licensed
facility for the treatment of persons with substance use disorders or other appropriate
facility for observation and care. 2. A person who is unlawfully under the influence of a controlled substance who is
arrested or taken into custody by a peace officer must immediately be taken to a secure
detoxification unit or other appropriate medical facility if the person’s condition
appears to require emergency medical treatment. Upon release from the detoxification unit or medical facility, the person must immediately
be remanded to the custody of the apprehending peace officer and the criminal proceedings
proceed as prescribed by law. 3. Every peace officer and other public employee or agency acting pursuant to this
section is performing a discretionary function or duty. 4. As used in this section, “ secure detoxification unit ” includes, without limitation, a detoxification unit in which the staff of the detoxification
unit ensures the security of the detoxification unit.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 458.175
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 458.175 cover?
Section 458.175 ("Powers and duties of peace officers") 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 § 458.175?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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