Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment
NRS 171.112 - Contents of summons.


1. A summons is an order in writing in the name of the State of Nevada which must:
(a) Include the information described in subsections 1 to 4, inclusive, of NRS 171.108; and
(b) Summon the defendant to appear before a magistrate at a stated time and place.
2. Upon a complaint against a corporation, the magistrate must issue a summons, signed by the magistrate, with the magistrate’s name of office, requiring the corporation to appear before the magistrate at a specified time and place to answer the charge, the time to be not less than 10 days after the issuing of the summons.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1400; A 2021, 193)

Structure Nevada Revised Statutes

Nevada Revised Statutes

Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment

NRS 171.010 - Jurisdiction of offense committed in State.

NRS 171.015 - Jurisdiction of offense commenced without, but consummated within, this State; consummation through agent.

NRS 171.020 - Act within this State culminating in crime in this or another state.

NRS 171.025 - Death by dueling.

NRS 171.030 - Offense committed partly in one county and partly in another.

NRS 171.035 - Offense committed on or near boundary.

NRS 171.040 - Offense committed on vessel in state waters, common carrier or private motor vehicle or aircraft.

NRS 171.045 - Offenses concerning animals ranging in two or more counties.

NRS 171.055 - Bigamy and incest.

NRS 171.060 - Burglary, robbery, larceny or embezzlement: Venue when property is taken in one county and brought into another.

NRS 171.065 - Accessory: Venue in either county where offense of accessory was committed or where principal offense committed.

NRS 171.070 - Conviction or acquittal in another state or territory is bar where jurisdiction is concurrent.

NRS 171.075 - Conviction or acquittal in another county is bar where venue is concurrent.

NRS 171.076 - Enactment.

NRS 171.077 - Text of Compact. [Effective until proclamation by the Governor of this State of the enactment by the State of California of amendments that are substantially similar to the Compact, as amended by section 2 of chapter 82, Statutes of Nev...

NRS 171.078 - Enactment.

NRS 171.079 - Text of Compact.

NRS 171.080 - No statute of limitation for murder, sexual assault arising out of same facts and circumstances as murder or terrorism.

NRS 171.082 - No limitation for sexual assault if identity of accused person is established by conducting genetic marker analysis of biological specimen and obtaining DNA profile.

NRS 171.083 - No limitation for sexual assault or sex trafficking if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation; effect of disability on period of limitation.

NRS 171.084 - Limitation for kidnapping or attempted murder extended if written report filed with law enforcement officer during period of limitation.

NRS 171.085 - Limitations for felonies.

NRS 171.090 - Limitations for gross and simple misdemeanors.

NRS 171.095 - Limitations for offenses committed in secret manner, offenses constituting sexual abuse or sex trafficking of child and offenses regarding personal identifying information.

NRS 171.100 - Indictment found when it is presented and filed.

NRS 171.101 - "No-knock warrant" defined.

NRS 171.102 - Complaint defined; oath or declaration required.

NRS 171.103 - Court clerk may accept complaint filed electronically; procedure; service.

NRS 171.104 - Arrest defined; by whom made.

NRS 171.106 - Issuance of warrant or summons upon application, complaint or citation; no-knock warrants.

NRS 171.108 - Contents of warrant of arrest.

NRS 171.112 - Contents of summons.

NRS 171.114 - Execution of warrant and service of summons: By whom.

NRS 171.116 - When magistrate may depute person to act as constable.

NRS 171.118 - Execution of warrant and service of summons: Territorial limits.

NRS 171.122 - Manner in which execution of warrant and service of summons are made; additional requirements for execution of no-knock warrant; issuance of citation in lieu of execution of warrant of arrest.

NRS 171.1223 - Peace officer with limited jurisdiction must notify primary law enforcement agency of commission of certain felonies; transfer of investigation to primary law enforcement agency.

NRS 171.1225 - Peace officer to provide information to suspected victims of domestic violence.

NRS 171.1227 - Peace officer to submit written report concerning suspected acts of domestic violence; information from reports to be aggregated and forwarded to Central Repository; content of report.

NRS 171.1228 - Investigation of alleged sexual offense: Alleged victim not required to submit to polygraphic examination or other similar examination.

NRS 171.1229 - Fingerprinting of persons detained and cited for committing suspected acts of domestic violence; fingerprints to be forwarded to Central Repository.

NRS 171.123 - Temporary detention by peace officer of person suspected of criminal behavior or of violating conditions of parole or probation: Limitations. [Effective through December 31, 2022.] Temporary detention by peace officer of person suspecte...

NRS 171.1231 - Arrest if probable cause appears.

NRS 171.1232 - Search to ascertain presence of dangerous weapon; seizure of weapon or evidence.

NRS 171.1233 - Recording of law enforcement activity.

NRS 171.1235 - Gaming licensee may detain person suspected of having committed felony in gaming establishment.

NRS 171.1237 - Identification of suspect by live lineup, photo lineup or show-up: Law enforcement agencies to adopt policies and procedures governing use.

NRS 171.1239 - Electronic recording of custodial interrogations conducted in place of detention; adoption of policies by law enforcement agency.

NRS 171.124 - Arrest by peace officer or officer of Drug Enforcement Administration.

NRS 171.1245 - Arrest by agent of Federal Bureau of Investigation or Secret Service.

NRS 171.1255 - Arrest by officer or agent of Bureau of Indian Affairs or police officer employed by Indian tribe.

NRS 171.1257 - Arrest by postal inspector of United States Postal Inspection Service.

NRS 171.126 - Arrest by private person.

NRS 171.128 - Magistrate may order arrest for committing or attempting to commit offense in magistrate’s presence.

NRS 171.132 - Person making arrest may summon assistance.

NRS 171.134 - Escape or rescue of arrested person: Pursuit and retaking at any time and place in State.

NRS 171.136 - When arrest may be made.

NRS 171.137 - Arrest required for suspected battery constituting domestic violence; exceptions.

NRS 171.1375 - Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons.

NRS 171.138 - Breaking open door or window: Making arrest.

NRS 171.142 - Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest.

NRS 171.144 - Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested.

NRS 171.1455 - Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations.

NRS 171.146 - Weapon may be taken from person arrested.

NRS 171.147 - Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions.

NRS 171.148 - Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized.

NRS 171.152 - Return of warrant after execution by arrest or issuance of citation; return of summons after service; cancellation by district attorney before execution or service; reissuance.

NRS 171.153 - Right of person arrested to make telephone calls.

NRS 171.1536 - Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available.

NRS 171.1537 - Arrest of person with disability: Right to communicate by mail or telephone.

NRS 171.1538 - Arrest of person with communications disability: Waiver of right to interpretation or communication.

NRS 171.1539 - Transfer of impounded animal owned or possessed by arrested and detained person: Recovery for cost of care; lien.

NRS 171.154 - Short title.

NRS 171.156 - Definitions.

NRS 171.158 - Arrests within this State by foreign officers; hearing before magistrate.

NRS 171.162 - Duty of Secretary of State.

NRS 171.164 - Severability.

NRS 171.166 - Short title.

NRS 171.168 - Definitions.

NRS 171.172 - When officer may arrest.

NRS 171.174 - Procedure after arrest.

NRS 171.176 - Limitation.

NRS 171.177 - When person detained must be taken before magistrate.

NRS 171.1771 - Issuance of citation when person detained by peace officer.

NRS 171.1772 - Issuance of citation after arrest by private person.

NRS 171.1773 - Form and contents of citation: When person detained by peace officer.

NRS 171.1774 - Form and contents of citation: When issued after arrest by private person.

NRS 171.1775 - Preparation of citations: Use of citation book or electronic device; maintenance of records relating to citation book or electronic device.

NRS 171.17751 - Designation of certain state, county and city officers to prepare, sign and serve citations.

NRS 171.1776 - Issued citations: Filing with court; disposition of charges by court; unlawful acts; maintenance of records.

NRS 171.1777 - Issued citations: Audit of records.

NRS 171.1778 - Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution.

NRS 171.17785 - Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized.

NRS 171.1779 - NRS 171.177 to 171.1779, inclusive, not applicable to violations of traffic laws.

NRS 171.178 - Appearance before magistrate; release from custody by arresting officer.

NRS 171.182 - Proceedings before another magistrate.

NRS 171.184 - Proceedings upon complaint for offenses triable in another county.

NRS 171.1845 - Proceedings upon discovery of another arrest warrant outstanding in another county.

NRS 171.186 - Rights of defendant before preliminary examination.

NRS 171.188 - Procedure for appointment of attorney for indigent defendant.

NRS 171.192 - Certification of bail; discharge of defendant.

NRS 171.194 - Procedure when arrest for capital offense.

NRS 171.196 - Preliminary examination: Waiver; time for conducting; postponement; introduction of evidence and cross-examination of witnesses by defendant; admissibility of hearsay evidence.

NRS 171.1965 - Discovery by defendant before preliminary examination; material subject to discovery; effect of failure to permit discovery.

NRS 171.197 - Use of affidavit at preliminary examination: When permitted; notice by district attorney; circumstances under which district attorney must produce person who signed affidavit; continuances.

NRS 171.1975 - Use of audiovisual technology to present live testimony at preliminary examination: Requirements.

NRS 171.198 - Reporting testimony of witnesses.

NRS 171.202 - District attorney to prosecute at preliminary examination where felony or gross misdemeanor charged.

NRS 171.204 - Exclusion of persons; exceptions.

NRS 171.206 - Procedure following preliminary examination.

NRS 171.208 - Remand for preliminary examination.