NRS 171.1772
Issuance of citation after arrest by private person.

Whenever any person is arrested by a private person, as provided in NRS 171.126, for any violation of a county, city or town ordinance or state law which is punishable as a misdemeanor, such person arrested may be issued a misdemeanor citation by a peace officer in lieu of being immediately taken before a magistrate by the peace officer if:

1.

The person arrested furnishes satisfactory evidence of identity; and

2.

The peace officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person arrested will keep a written promise to appear in court.

Source: Section 171.1772 — Issuance of citation after arrest by private person., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-171.­html#NRS171Sec1772 (accessed May 26, 2025).

May 26, 2025

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