Nevada § 47.020 - Scope of title 4 of NRS
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.020 — Scope of title 4 of NRS, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.020. Scope of title 4 of NRS
1. This title governs proceedings in the courts of this State and before magistrates,
except: (a) To the extent to which its provisions are relaxed by a statute or procedural rule
applicable to the specific situation; and (b) As otherwise provided in subsection 3. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, the provisions of chapter 49 of NRS
with respect to privileges apply at all stages of all proceedings. 3. The other provisions of this title, except with respect to provisions concerning
a person with limited English proficiency, do not apply to: (a) Issuance of warrants for arrest, criminal summonses and search warrants. (b) Proceedings with respect to release on bail. (c) Sentencing, granting or revoking probation. (d) Proceedings for extradition. 4. As used in this section, “person with limited English proficiency” has the meaning
ascribed to it in NRS 1.510 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 47.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 47.020 cover?
Section 47.020 ("Scope of title 4 of NRS") 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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