NRS 169.015 – Short title.
This title may be known and cited as the Nevada Criminal Procedure Law. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.025 – Scope.
1. This title governs the procedure in the courts of the State of Nevada and before magistrates in all criminal proceedings. 2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 62C.330, this title does not apply to proceedings against children conducted pursuant to title 5 of NRS. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398; A 1981, 1195; 2003, […]
NRS 169.035 – Purpose; construction.
This title is intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding. Its provisions shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.045 – Definitions.
As used in this title, unless the context otherwise requires, the words and terms defined in NRS 169.049 to 169.205, inclusive, have the meanings ascribed to them in those sections. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398; A 1977, 1571; 1997, 2364; 2021, 3454)
NRS 169.049 – “Case in chief of the defendant” defined.
“Case in chief of the defendant” means the first opportunity of the defendant to present evidence after the close of the case in chief of the State. (Added to NRS by 1997, 2364)
NRS 169.052 – “Crime of violence” defined.
“Crime of violence” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.408. (Added to NRS by 2021, 3454)
NRS 169.055 – “Criminal action” defined.
“Criminal action” means the proceedings by which a party charged with a public offense is accused and brought to trial and punishment. A criminal action is prosecuted in the name of the State of Nevada, as plaintiff. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.065 – “Defendant” defined.
“Defendant” means the party prosecuted in a criminal action. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.075 – “District attorney” defined.
“District attorney” includes any deputy district attorney. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.085 – “Law” defined.
“Law” includes statutes and judicial decisions. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.095 – “Magistrate” defined.
“Magistrate” means an officer having power to issue a warrant for the arrest of a person charged with a public offense and includes: 1. Justices of the Supreme Court; 2. Judges of the Court of Appeals; 3. Judges of the district courts; 4. Justices of the peace; 5. Municipal judges; and 6. Others upon whom […]
NRS 169.097 – “Master” defined.
“Master” means a person appointed by the district court to inform defendants of their rights, assign counsel for indigent defendants and perform other similar administrative duties assigned by the court. (Added to NRS by 1977, 1570)
NRS 169.105 – “Month” defined.
“Month” means a calendar month unless otherwise expressed. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.115 – “Oath” defined.
“Oath” includes an affirmation. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398)
NRS 169.125 – “Peace officer” defined.
“Peace officer” includes any person upon whom some or all of the powers of a peace officer are conferred pursuant to NRS 289.150 to 289.360, inclusive. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1398; A 1969, 55, 1130, 1423; 1971, 255, 2077; 1973, 89, 922, 1583; 1975, 112, 989, 1344; 1977, 858, 1120, 1441; 1979, 127, 280, […]
NRS 169.145 – “Personal property” defined.
“Personal property” includes money, goods, chattels, things in action and evidences of debt. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1399)
NRS 169.151 – “Prohibited offense” defined.
1. “Prohibited offense” means: (a) A violation of a temporary order for protection; (b) A violation of NRS 200.575; (c) A crime of violence; (d) A violation of NRS 483.490; or (e) A violation of NRS 483.560. 2. As used in this section, “temporary order for protection” means an order for protection which may be […]
NRS 169.155 – “Property” defined.
“Property” includes both real and personal property. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1399)
NRS 169.164 – “Public officer” defined.
“Public officer” means a person elected or appointed to a position which: 1. Is established by the constitution or a statute of this State, or by a charter or ordinance of a political subdivision of this State; and 2. Involves the continuous exercise, as part of the regular and permanent administration of the government, of […]
NRS 169.175 – “Real property” defined.
“Real property” is coextensive with lands, tenements and hereditaments. (Added to NRS by 1967, 1399)