NRS 171.177
When person detained must be taken before magistrate.

Except as otherwise provided in NRS 171.122 and 171.178, whenever any person is detained by a peace officer for any violation of a county, city or town ordinance or a state law which is punishable as a misdemeanor, the person must be taken without unnecessary delay before the proper magistrate, as specified in NRS 171.178 and 171.184, in the following cases:

1.

When the person demands an immediate appearance before a magistrate;

2.

When the person is detained pursuant to a warrant for the person’s arrest;

3.

When the person is arrested by a peace officer; or

4.

In any other event when the person is issued a misdemeanor citation by an authorized person and refuses to give a written promise to appear in court as provided in NRS 171.1773.

Source: Section 171.177 — When person detained must be taken before magistrate., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-171.­html#NRS171Sec177.

Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

§ 171.177’s source at nv​.us