Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 488.920 - Citation; taking person before magistrate1. 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:(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.Added to NRS by 1971, 830; A 2021, 3469Amended by 2021, Ch. 520,§25, eff. 10/1/2021.Added to NRS by 1971, 830