Nevada § 484B.447 - Preservation of criminal evidence when vehicle is removed from highway
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.447 — Preservation of criminal evidence when vehicle is removed from highway, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 484B.447. Preservation of criminal evidence when vehicle is removed from highway
Whenever any law enforcement officer provides for the removal of any vehicle pursuant
to NRS 484B.443 and has probable cause to believe that the vehicle or its contents constitute any
evidence which tends to show that a criminal offense has been committed, or tends
to show that a particular person has committed a criminal offense, the officer shall
take such steps as may be required by law and reasonably necessary to preserve the
evidence, including but not limited to safe storage, until the evidence is released
to the owner or otherwise disposed of according to law.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 484B.447
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 484B.447 cover?
Section 484B.447 ("Preservation of criminal evidence when vehicle is removed from highway") 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 § 484B.447?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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