Nevada Criminal & Traffic Law Manual: 2024 Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Active Shooter Response Checklist for Patrol Officers
• Key U.S. Supreme Court Cases for Law Enforcement
• Highlights of the 2023 Regular Session
• Table of Sections Affected by Legislation from the 2023 Regular Session
• Search and Seizure Law, With Coverage of Arrests, Confessions, and Privacy Expectations

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF NEVADA (SELECT ARTICLES)

• Art. 1. Declaration of Rights, Sections 6 to 9, 11, 17 to 19
• Art. 5. Executive Department, Sections 13, 14

PRELIMINARY CHAPTER (COMPLETE CHAPTER)

• General Provisions, 0.010 to 0.060

TITLE 1. STATE JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 7. Attorneys and Counselors at Law, 7.285

TITLE 3. REMEDIES; SPECIAL ACTIONS AND PROCEEDINGS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 33. Injunctions; Protection Orders, 33.010 to 33.670
• Chap. 34. Writs; Petition to Establish Factual Innocence, 34.360 to 34.990

TITLE 4. WITNESSES AND EVIDENCE (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 47. General Provisions; Judicial Notice; Presumptions, 47.230 to 47.250
• Chap. 48. Admissibility Generally, 48.015 to 48.135
• Chap. 49. Privileges, 49.027, 49.119, 49.121, 49.123, 49.209, 49.211, 49.213, 49.2541 to 49.2549, 49.295, 49.305, 49.335 to 49.375
• Chap. 50. Witnesses, 50.051, 50.054, 50.0545, 50.068, 50.070, 50.075 to 50.095, 50.165 to 50.350, 50.400, 50.500 to 50.700
• Chap. 51. Hearsay, 51.035, 51.295, 51.315 to 51.355, 51.385
• Chap. 52. Documentary and Other Physical Evidence, 52.125, 52.252, 52.260, 52.385 to 52.400
• Chap. 56. Tests of Biological Specimens, 56.020

TITLE 5. JUVENILE JUSTICE (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 62A. General Provisions, 62A.010 to 62A.380
• Chap. 62B. General Administration, 62B.010 to 62B.530
• Chap. 62C. Procedure Before Adjudication, 62C.010 to 62C.400
• Chap. 62D. Procedure in Juvenile Proceedings, 62D.010 to 62D.500
• Chap. 62E. Disposition of Cases by Juvenile Court, 62E.010 to 62E.730
• Chap. 62F. Juvenile Sex Offenses, 62F.010 to 62F.360
• Chap. 62G. Administration of Probation, 62G.010 to 62G.470
• Chap. 62H. Records Related to Children, 62H.010 to 62H.320, 62H.400
• Chap. 62I. Interstate Compact on Juveniles, 62I.015, 62I.025
• Chap. 63. State Facilities for Detention of Children, 63.400 to 63.620

TITLE 7. BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS; SECURITIES; COMMODITIES (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 90. Securities (Uniform Act), 90.570 to 90.610, 90.650

TITLE 11. DOMESTIC RELATIONS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 125. Dissolution of Marriage, 125.555, 125.560
• Chap. 125D. Uniform Child Abduction Prevention Act, 125D.010 to 125D.230
• Chap. 127. Adoption of Children and Adults, 127.152, 127.165, 127.287, 127.288, 127.300, 127.310

TITLE 14. PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES (COMPLETE TITLE)

• Chap. 169. Preliminary Provisions, 169.015 to 169.245
• Chap. 170. Prevention of Public Offenses, 170.040 to 170.170
• Chap. 171. Proceedings to Commitment, 171.010 to 171.208
• Chap. 172. Proceedings After Commitment and Before Indictment, 172.005 to 172.305
• Chap. 173. Indictment and Information, 173.015 to 173.205
• Chap. 174. Arraignment and Preparation for Trial, 174.015 to 174.519
• Chap. 175. Trial, 175.011 to 175.556
• Chap. 176. Judgment and Execution, 176.002 to 176.565
• Chap. 176A. Probation and Suspension of Sentence, 176A.010 to 176A.850
• Chap. 177. Appeals and Remedies After Conviction, 177.015 to 177.305
• Chap. 178. General Provisions, 178.388 to 178.760
• Chap. 178A. Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights, 178A.010 to 178.330
• Chap. 179. Special Proceedings of a Criminal Nature; Sealing Records of Criminal Proceedings; Rewards; Forms, 179.005 to 179.540
• Chap. 179A. Records of Criminal History and Information Relating to Public Safety, 179A.010 to 179A.900
• Chap. 179B. Statewide Registry of Sex Offenders and Offenders Convicted of a Crime Against a Child, 179B.010 to 179B.300
• Chap. 179C. Registration of Convicted Persons, 179C.010 to 179C.220
• Chap. 179D. Registration of Sex Offenders and Offenders Convicted of a Crime Against a Child, 179D.010 to 179D.850
• Chap. 180. Indigent Defense Services, 180.002 to 180.600
• Chap. 189. Justice Courts, 189.005 to 189.120

TITLE 15. CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS (COMPLETE TITLE)

• Chap. 193. Criminality Generally, 193.010 to 193.360
• Chap. 194. Persons Liable to Punishment for Crime, 194.010 to 194.040
• Chap. 195. Parties to Crimes, 195.010 to 195.040
• Chap. 196. Crimes Against the Sovereignty of This State, 196.010 to 196.030
• Chap. 197. Crimes by and Against the Executive Power of This State, 197.010 to 197.230
• Chap. 198. Crimes Against the Legislative Power, 198.010
• Chap. 199. Crimes Against Public Justice, 199.010 to 199.540
• Chap. 200. Crimes Against the Person, 200.010 to 200.980
• Chap. 201. Crimes Against Public Decency and Good Morals, 201.015 to 201.570
• Chap. 202. Crimes Against Public Health and Safety, 202.005 to 202.894
• Chap. 203. Crimes Against the Public Peace, 203.010 to 203.119
• Chap. 204. Crimes Against the Revenue and Property of This State, 204.010 to 204.080
• Chap. 205. Crimes Against Property, 205.005 to 205.980
• Chap. 205A. Technological Crime Advisory Board, 205A.010 to 205A.100
• Chap. 206. Malicious Mischief, 206.001 to 206.345
• Chap. 207. Miscellaneous Crimes, 207.010 to 207.520

TITLE 16. CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS; AID TO VICTIMS OF CRIME (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 209. Department of Corrections, 209.274, 209.361, 209.369, 209.371, 209.376, 209.385, 209.392, 209.3923, 209.517, 209.521
• Chap. 211. Local Facilities for Detention, 211.007, 211.030, 211.060, 211.115, 211.155, 211.180, 211.241, 211.2413 to 211.300
• Chap. 211A. Department of Alternative Sentencing, 211A.010 to 211A.140
• Chap. 212. Offenses Relating to Prisons and Prisoners, 212.010 to 212.220
• Chap. 213. Pardons and Paroles; Remissions of Fines and Commutations of Punishments, 213.090, 213.10983, 213.10985, 213.12135, 213.12155, 213.12185, 213.131, 213.151, 213.15185, 213.360, 213.371 to 213.410
• Chap. 217. Aid to Certain Victims of Crime, 217.005 to 217.590

TITLE 18. STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 228. Attorney General, 228.250 to 228.290, 228.700

TITLE 20. COUNTIES AND TOWNSHIPS: FORMATION, GOVERNMENT AND OFFICERS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 244. Counties: Government, 244.35705
• Chap. 259. Coroners, 259.050, 259.053, 259.090, 259.110, 259.130, 259.140

TITLE 23. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 281. General Provisions, 281.270 to 281.290
• Chap. 289. Peace Officers and Other Law Enforcement Personnel, 289.010 to 289.840

TITLE 24. ELECTIONS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 293. Elections, 293.700 to 293.840

TITLE 32. REVENUE AND TAXATION (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 363D. Tax on Gross Revenue of Gold and Silver Mining Businesses, 363D.260
• Chap. 369. Intoxicating Liquor: Licenses and Taxes, 369.486 to 369.635
• Chap. 372A. Tax on Controlled Substances, 372A.200 to 372A.380

TITLE 34. EDUCATION (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 392. Pupils, 392.4633 to 392.4675, 392.900, 392.910
• Chap. 393. School Property, 393.051, 393.410

TITLE 35. HIGHWAYS; ROADS; BRIDGES; PARKS; OUTDOOR RECREATION (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 405. Control and Preservation of Public Highways, 405.010, 405.210, 405.230, 405.250

TITLE 38. PUBLIC WELFARE (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 422. Health Care Financing and Policy, 422.410, 422.530 to 422.570
• Chap. 424. Foster Homes for Children, 424.044
• Chap. 427A. Services to Aging Persons and Persons with Disabilities, 427A.862 to 427A.870
• Chap. 432B. Protection of Children from Abuse and Neglect, 432B.010 to 432B.650

TITLE 39. MENTAL HEALTH (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 433. General Provisions, 433.554, 433.564
• Chap. 433B. Additional Provisions Relating to Children, 433B.183, 433B.185, 433B.187

TITLE 40. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 444. Sanitation, 444.507, 444.509, 444.630
• Chap. 451. Dead Bodies, 451.010, 451.015, 451.030, 451.040, 451.590
• Chap. 453. Controlled Substances, 453.005 to 453.730
• Chap. 453C. Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act, 453C.100, 453C.150
• Chap. 454. Poisons; Dangerous Drugs and Hypodermics, 454.001 to 454.710
• Chap. 458. Alcohol and Other Substance Use Disorders, 458.175, 458.250 to 458.280
• Chap. 459. Hazardous Materials, 459.250, 459.280, 459.290, 459.700 to 459.856, 459.900 to 459.930

TITLE 41. GAMING; HORSE RACING; SPORTING EVENTS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 463. Licensing and Control of Gaming, 463.3353, 463.3465 to 463.360
• Chap. 465. Crimes and Liabilities Concerning Gaming, 465.015 to 465.110

TITLE 42. PROTECTION FROM FIRE; EXPLOSIVES (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 472. State Forester Firewarden, 472.500 to 472.540
• Chap. 475. Crimes and Responsibilities Concerning Fires, 475.010 to 475.125
• Chap. 476. Explosives and Inflammable Materials, 476.005 to 476.220
• Chap. 477. State Fire Marshal, 477.202, 477.208

TITLE 43. PUBLIC SAFETY; VEHICLES; WATERCRAFT (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 480. Administration of Laws Relating to Public Safety, 480.010 to 480.810
• Chap. 481. Administration of Laws Relating to Motor Vehicles, 481.015 to 481.087
• Chap. 482. Motor Vehicles and Trailers: Licensing, Registration, Sales and Leases, 482.010 to 482.565
• Chap. 483. Drivers’ Licenses; Driving Schools and Driving Instructors, 483.010 to 483.940
• Chap. 484A. Traffic Laws Generally, 484A.005 to 484A.900
• Chap. 484B. Rules of the Road, 484B.003 to 484B.920
• Chap. 484C. Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or a Prohibited Substance, 484C.010 to 484C.640
• Chap. 484D. Equipment, Inspections, and Size, Weight and Load of Vehicles, 484D.010 to 484D.860
• Chap. 484E. Crashes and Reports of Crashes, 484E.010 to 484E.130
• Chap. 485. Motor Vehicles: Insurance and Financial Responsibility, 485.010 to 485.420
• Chap. 486. Motorcycles and Similar Vehicles, 486.011 to 486.381
• Chap. 488. Watercraft, 488.015 to 488.059, 488.185 to 488.295, 488.320, 488.400 to 488.630, 488.730 to 488.750, 488.900 to 488.950
• Chap. 489. Manufactured Homes; Mobile Homes and Similar Vehicles; Factory-Built Housing, 489.611 to 489.661, 489.801, 489.821
• Chap. 490. Off-Highway Vehicles, 490.022, 490.040, 490.043, 490.045, 490.050, 490.060, 490.065, 490.070, 490.082, 490.083, 490.090 to 490.130, 490.520, 490.525

TITLE 44. AERONAUTICS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 493. General Provisions, 493.080, 493.103 to 493.130, 493.200

TITLE 45. WILDLIFE (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 501. Administration and Enforcement, 501.1817, 501.375 to 501.395
• Chap. 502. Licenses, Tags, and Permits, 502.010, 502.060, 502.100, 502.105, 502.120, 502.150, 502.200, 502.330 to 502.360
• Chap. 503. Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping; Miscellaneous Protective Measures, 503.005 to 503.660

TITLE 50. ANIMALS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 574. Cruelty to Animals: Prevention and Penalties, 574.010 to 574.200, 574.201 to 574.510
• Chap. 574A. Dangerous Wild Animals, 574A.010 to 574A.080
• Chap. 575. Miscellaneous Provisions; Collection of Taxes, 575.020

TITLE 51. FOOD AND OTHER COMMODITIES: PURITY; STANDARDS; WEIGHTS AND MEASURES; MARKETING (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 585. Food, Drugs, and Cosmetics: Adulteration; Labels; Brands, 585.520 to 585.550

TITLE 54. PROFESSIONS, OCCUPATIONS, AND BUSINESSES (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 625. Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 625.520
• Chap. 647. Dealers in Junk and Secondhand Materials; Scrap Metal Processors, 647.093 to 647.099

TITLE 55. BANKS AND RELATED ORGANIZATIONS; OTHER FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 668. Prohibited Practices and Penalties, 668.015 to 668.115

TITLE 56. REGULATION OF CANNABIS (COMPLETE TITLE)

• Chap. 678A. Administration of Laws Relating to Cannabis, 678A.005 to 678A.650
• Chap. 678B. Licensing and Control of Cannabis, 678B.010 to 678B.650
• Chap. 678C. Medical Use of Cannabis, 678C.005 to 678C.860
• Chap. 678D. Adult Use of Cannabis, 678D.005 to 678D.510

TITLE 58. ENERGY; PUBLIC UTILITIES AND SIMILAR ENTITIES (SELECT SECTIONS)

• Chap. 707. Telecommunications, 707.340, 707.600 to 707.650, 707.900

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