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§ 62C.070 — Citation for traffic offense

Nevada·Title 5 JUVENILE JUSTICE·Ch. 62C Procedure· INITIAL CUSTODY AND DETENTION

1. If a child is stopped by a peace officer for a violation of any traffic law or ordinance which is punishable as a misdemeanor, the peace officer may prepare and issue a traffic citation pursuant to the same criteria as would apply to an adult violator. The peace officer shall deliver a copy of the citation to the child. 2. If a child who is issued a traffic citation executes a written promise to appear in court by signing the citation, the peace officer shall not take the child into physical custody for the violation. 3. If a child who is issued a traffic citation refuses to execute a written promise to appear in court but physically receives a copy of the citation delivered by the peace officer:

(a)The receipt shall be deemed personal service of the notice to appear in court;
(b)A co

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Legislative History

(Added to NRS by 2003, 1057 ; A 2017, 1422 ; 2019, 1444 )

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