Nevada § 488.920 - Citation; taking person before magistrate
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 488.920 — Citation; taking person before magistrate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 488.920. Citation; taking person before magistrate
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, whenever any person is halted by
a game warden, sheriff or peace officer for any violation of this chapter, the person: (a) Must, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), be given a citation, if the
violation is punishable as a misdemeanor; or (b) May, in the discretion of the game warden, sheriff or peace officer either be
given a citation or be taken without unnecessary delay before the proper magistrate,
if the violation is punishable as: (1) A felony or gross misdemeanor; or (2) A misdemeanor that constitutes a repeat offense or a prohibited offense. 2. A person described in subsection 1 must be taken before the proper magistrate in
either of the following cases: (a) When the person does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or (b) When the game warden, sheriff or peace officer has reasonable and probable grounds
to believe the person will disregard a written promise to appear in court. 3. As used in this section: (a) “ Prohibited offense ” means: (1) A crime of violence as defined in NRS 200.408 . (2) A violation of NRS 488.410 . (b) “ Repeat offense ” means an offense for which the person has previously been arrested, convicted or
issued a citation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 488.920
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 488.920 cover?
Section 488.920 ("Citation; taking person before magistrate") 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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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 488.920 apply to my situation?
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