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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 171.142: Breaking open door or window: Upon detention after making arrest.

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  1. TITLE 14 — PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES
  2. CHAPTER 171 - PROCEEDINGS TO COMMITMENT
  3. ARREST: BY WHOM AND HOW MADE

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.

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