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

NRS 171.144: Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested.

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

To retake a person arrested who has escaped or been rescued, the person pursuing may break open an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house, structure or other place of concealment, if, after notice of his or her intention, the person pursuing is refused admittance.

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