Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.142

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 171.142 - Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest

Any person who has entered a house, structure or other place of concealment to make an arrest may break open a door or window if that is necessary to liberate himself or herself. An officer may do the same to liberate a person who, acting in the officer's aid, entered to make an arrest and is detained inside.

NRS 171.142

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