Nevada Revised Statutes Section 171.1778 - Procedure in Criminal Cases

Citation filed with court deemed complaint for purpose of prosecution. If the form of citation:

1. Includes information whose truthfulness is attested as required for a complaint charging commission of the offense alleged in the citation to have been committed; or

2. Is prepared electronically,

Ê then the citation when filed with a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed to be a lawful complaint for the purpose of prosecution.

Last modified: February 25, 2006