Nevada Revised Statutes 488.920 – Citation; taking person before magistrate
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, whenever any person is halted by a game warden, sheriff or peace officer for any violation of this chapter, the person:
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 488.920
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Person: has the meaning ascribed to it in Nevada Revised Statutes 488.035
(a) Must, except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b), be given a citation, if the violation is punishable as a misdemeanor; or
(b) May, in the discretion of the game warden, sheriff or peace officer either be given a citation or be taken without unnecessary delay before the proper magistrate, if the violation is punishable as:
(1) A felony or gross misdemeanor; or
(2) A misdemeanor that constitutes a repeat offense or a prohibited offense.
2. A person described in subsection 1 must be taken before the proper magistrate in either of the following cases:
(a) When the person does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or
(b) When the game warden, sheriff or peace officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe the person will disregard a written promise to appear in court.
3. As used in this section:
(a) ’Prohibited offense’ means:
(1) A crime of violence as defined in NRS 200.408.
(2) A violation of NRS 488.410.
(b) ’Repeat offense’ means an offense for which the person has previously been arrested, convicted or issued a citation.