Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.060
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 5.060, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Process, writs and warrants
Official statutory text
1. Municipal judges and municipal courts may issue all legal process, writs and warrants necessary and proper to the complete exercise of their powers.
2. All warrants issued by the municipal court must run to any sheriff or constable of the county, the marshal or any police officer of the city, or a marshal or park ranger who is part of a unit of specialized law enforcement established pursuant to NRS 280.125 .
3. Any constable or sheriff may serve any process or make any arrest authorized to be made by any officer of a city.
2. All warrants issued by the municipal court must run to any sheriff or constable of the county, the marshal or any police officer of the city, or a marshal or park ranger who is part of a unit of specialized law enforcement established pursuant to NRS 280.125 .
3. Any constable or sheriff may serve any process or make any arrest authorized to be made by any officer of a city.
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