1.  A complaint may be filed and warrant issued, as in other criminal cases, for the arrest of any person who has threatened to commit an offense against the person or property of another.

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 170.060

  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039

2.  Such a complaint may also be filed in a municipal court. The city attorney shall act as prosecutor, and the proceedings shall conform to the requirements of NRS 170.070 to 170.170, inclusive.