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.

Source: Section 171.148 — Warrant of arrest by telegram authorized., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-171.­html#NRS171Sec148.

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

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 171.148’s source at nv​.us