Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.138

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 171.138 - Breaking open door or window: Making arrest

To make an arrest, a private person, if the offense is a felony, and in all cases a peace officer, may break open a door or window of the house, structure or other place of concealment in which the person to be arrested is, or in which there is reasonable grounds for believing the person to be, after having demanded admittance and explained the purpose for which admittance is desired.

NRS 171.138

Added to NRS by 1967, 1402; A 1983, 244
Added to NRS by 1967, 1402; A 1983, 244