As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, the term ‘fugitive from justice’ means a person who has been found in this State after:

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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 202.005

  • 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
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.

1.  Being charged in another state with the commission of a felony and fleeing from that state to avoid prosecution for the felony; or

2.  Fleeing from another state to avoid giving testimony in any criminal proceeding.