NRS 171.136
When arrest may be made.


1.

If the offense charged is a felony or gross misdemeanor, the arrest may be made on any day, and at any time of day or night.

2.

If it is a misdemeanor, the arrest cannot be made between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., except:

(a)

Upon the direction of a magistrate, endorsed upon the warrant;

(b)

When the offense is committed in the presence of the arresting officer;

(c)

When the person is found and the arrest is made in a public place or a place that is open to the public and:

(1)

There is a warrant of arrest against the person; and

(2)

The misdemeanor is discovered because there was probable cause for the arresting officer to stop, detain or arrest the person for another alleged violation or offense;

(d)

When the offense is committed in the presence of a private person and the person makes an arrest immediately after the offense is committed;

(e)

When the arrest is made in the manner provided in NRS 171.137 or 171.1375;

(f)

When the person is already in custody as a result of another lawful arrest; or

(g)

When the person voluntarily surrenders himself or herself in response to an outstanding warrant of arrest.

Source: Section 171.136 — When arrest may be made., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-171.­html#NRS171Sec136.

171.124
Arrest by peace officer or officer of Drug Enforcement Administration.
171.126
Arrest by private person.
171.128
Magistrate may order arrest for committing or attempting to commit offense in magistrate’s presence.
171.132
Person making arrest may summon assistance.
171.134
Escape or rescue of arrested person: Pursuit and retaking at any time and place in State.
171.136
When arrest may be made.
171.137
Arrest required for suspected battery constituting domestic violence
171.138
Breaking open door or window: Making arrest.
171.142
Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest.
171.144
Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested.
171.146
Weapon may be taken from person arrested.
171.147
Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions.
171.148
Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized.
171.152
Return of warrant after execution by arrest or issuance of citation
171.153
Right of person arrested to make telephone calls.
171.1245
Arrest by agent of Federal Bureau of Investigation or Secret Service.
171.1255
Arrest by officer or agent of Bureau of Indian Affairs or police officer employed by Indian tribe.
171.1257
Arrest by postal inspector of United States Postal Inspection Service.
171.1375
Arrest of person suspected of battery upon certain persons.
171.1455
Use of deadly force to effect arrest: Limitations.
171.1536
Arrest of person with communications disability: Interpreter to be made available.
171.1537
Arrest of person with disability: Right to communicate by mail or telephone.
171.1538
Arrest of person with communications disability: Waiver of right to interpretation or communication.
171.1539
Transfer of impounded animal owned or possessed by arrested and detained person: Recovery for cost of care
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 171.136’s source at nv​.us