Nevada § 616A.160 - “Employee”: Volunteer peace officers and persons authorized to issue certain citations pursuant to NRS 484B.470
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 616A.160 — “Employee”: Volunteer peace officers and persons authorized to issue certain citations pursuant to NRS 484B.470, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 616A.160. “Employee”: Volunteer peace officers and persons authorized to issue certain citations pursuant to NRS 484B.470
Volunteer officers attached to the Nevada Highway Patrol, volunteers appointed pursuant
to NRS 484B.470 who qualify pursuant to subsection 4 of that section, the investigators appointed
pursuant to NRS 480.490 or volunteers of a regularly organized and recognized police department, metropolitan
police department or sheriff's unit, while engaged in their duties as such in any
voluntary community service and while acting under the direction of the Chief of the
Nevada Highway Patrol, Chief of the Investigation Division of the Department of Public
Safety or a sheriff or chief of police, or their deputies or assistants, of any county,
metropolitan police department, city or town in the protection of life or property
shall be deemed, for the purpose of chapters 616A to 616D, inclusive, of NRS, employees
of the Nevada Highway Patrol, Investigation Division or the city, town, metropolitan
police department or county so recognizing them, at the wage of $900 per month, and
are entitled to the benefits of those chapters upon compliance therewith by the Nevada
Highway Patrol, Investigation Division or the county, metropolitan police department,
city or town.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 616A.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 616A.160 cover?
Section 616A.160 ("“Employee”: Volunteer peace officers and persons authorized to issue certain citations pursuant to NRS 484B.470") 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 § 616A.160?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 616A.160" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 616A.160 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Nevada.