NRS 171.1778
Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution.

If the form of citation:

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Includes information whose truthfulness is attested as required for a complaint charging commission of the offense alleged in the citation to have been committed; or

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Is prepared electronically,

Ê then the citation when filed with a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed to be a lawful complaint for the purpose of prosecution.

Source: Section 171.1778 — Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-171.html#NRS171Sec1778.

171.177
When person detained must be taken before magistrate. 171.1771
Issuance of citation when person detained by peace officer. 171.1772
Issuance of citation after arrest by private person. 171.1773
Form and contents of citation: When person detained by peace officer. 171.1774
Form and contents of citation: When issued after arrest by private person. 171.1775
Preparation of citations: Use of citation book or electronic device 171.1776
Issued citations: Filing with court 171.1777
Issued citations: Audit of records. 171.1778
Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution. 171.17751
Designation of certain state, county and city officers to prepare, sign and serve citations. 171.17785
Effect of violation of written promise to appear

Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 171.1778’s source at nv.us

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Original Source: Section 171.1778 — Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution., https://www.leg.state.nv.us/NRS/NRS-171.html#NRS171Sec1778 (last accessed Feb. 5, 2021).

NRS 171.1778 Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution.

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NRS 171.1778
Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution.