Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment
NRS 171.148 - Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized.

1. A warrant of arrest may be transmitted by telegram. A copy of a warrant transmitted by telegram may be sent to one or more peace officers, and the copy is as effectual in the hands of any officer, and the officer must proceed in the same manner under it, as though the officer held an original warrant issued by the magistrate before whom the original complaint in the case was laid.
2. Every officer causing a warrant to be transmitted by telegram pursuant to subsection 1 must certify as correct a copy of the warrant and endorsement thereon, and must return the original with a statement of the officer’s action thereunder.
3. As used in this section, "telegram" includes every method of electric or electronic communication by which a written as distinct from an oral message is transmitted.
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1402; A 1973, 598; 2003, 984)

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.