Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 171.186 (2026)

Rights of defendant before preliminary examination

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NRS 171.186 Rights of defendant before preliminary examination. The magistrate or master shall inform the defendant of the complaint and of any affidavit filed therewith, of the right to retain counsel, of the right to request the assignment of counsel if the defendant is unable to obtain counsel, and of the right to have a preliminary examination. The magistrate or master shall also inform the defendant that the defendant is not required to make a statement and that any statement made may be used against him or her. The magistrate shall allow the defendant reasonable time and opportunity to consult counsel, and shall admit the defendant to bail as provided in this title.

(Added to NRS by 1967, 1405; A 1977, 1571)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases, 1970–2006 · leading case: Sturrock v. State, 604 P.2d 341 (Nev. 1979).

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Sturrock v. State, 604 P.2d 341 (Nev. 1979). · cites it 6× “*343 Pursuant to plea negotiations appellant was to waive his right to a preliminary examination, see NRS 171.186, and was subsequently, in district court, to enter a plea of guilty to one charge of possession of stolen property.”

Powell v. State, 838 P.2d 921 (Nev. 1992). · cites it 3× “NRS 171.186. 2 One of the purposes of a speedy arraignment is to ensure that the suspect is informed of his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination.”

Sheriff v. Witzenburg, 145 P.3d 1002 (Nev. 2006). · cites it 2× “196; NRS 171.186. [6] Bain v. Sheriff, 88 Nev.”

Harris v. State, 466 P.2d 850 (Nev. 1970). “On that occasion the magistrate informed the accused of his rights as required by NRS 171.186, and within 15 days thereafter (NRS 171.”

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