§ 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; maintenance of records relating to citation book or electronic device
§ 171.17751 Designation of certain state, county and city officers to prepare, sign and serve citations
§ 171.1776 Issued citations: Filing with court; disposition of charges by court; unlawful acts; maintenance of records
§ 171.1777 Issued citations: Audit of records
§ 171.1778 Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution
§ 171.17785 Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized
§ 171.1779 NRS 171.177 to 171.1779, inclusive, not applicable to violations of traffic laws
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 171 > Citation for Misdemeanor

  • 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.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • 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
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.