Section 501.386 - Citation of violators1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 501.382, whenever any person is halted by a game warden for any violation of this title, 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, 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 crime of violence.2. A person described in subsection 1 must be taken before the magistrate in either of the following cases:(a) When the person does not furnish satisfactory evidence of identity; or(b) When the game warden 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) "Crime of violence" has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 200.408.(b) "Repeat offense" means an offense for which the person has previously been arrested, convicted or issued a citation.Added to NRS by 1971, 831; A 2013, 1020; 2021, 3470Amended by 2021, Ch. 520,§26, eff. 10/1/2021.Amended by 2013, Ch. 238,§3, eff. 10/1/2013.Added to NRS by 1971, 831