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.

1.

The peace officer executing a warrant by arrest shall make return thereof to the magistrate before whom the defendant is brought pursuant to NRS 171.178 and 171.184. At the request of the district attorney any unexecuted warrant must be returned to the magistrate by whom it was issued and must be cancelled.

2.

The peace officer executing a warrant by issuance of a citation pursuant to subsection 2 of NRS 171.122 shall:

(a)

Record on the warrant the number assigned to the citation issued thereon;

(b)

Attach the warrant to the citation issued thereon; and

(c)

Return the warrant and citation to the magistrate before whom the defendant is scheduled to appear.

3.

On or before the return day the person to whom a summons was delivered for service shall make return thereof to the magistrate before whom the summons is returnable.

4.

At the request of the district attorney made at any time while the complaint is pending, a warrant returned unexecuted and not cancelled or a summons returned unserved or a duplicate thereof may be delivered by the magistrate to a peace officer for execution or service.

Source: Section 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., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-171.­html#NRS171Sec152.

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

§ 171.152’s source at nv​.us