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Title 14 · Chapter 170

Prevention of Public Offenses

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NRS 170.040

Intervention of officers of justice by requiring surety to keep peace.

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NRS 170.060

Complaint for threatening offense against person or property; may be filed in municipal court.

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NRS 170.070

Trial to proceed as in criminal cases.

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NRS 170.080

Person complained of: When to be discharged.

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NRS 170.090

Security to keep peace.

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