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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.144

Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested

Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 171 — Proceedings to Commitment · Status: effective

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Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.144, Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested, Nevada, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2087170
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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.