Nevada Code § 171.136

When arrest may be made
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1. If the offense charged is a felony or
gross misdemeanor, the arrest may be made on any day, and at any time of day or
night.
2. If it is a misdemeanor, the arrest
cannot be made between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., except:
(a) Upon the direction of a magistrate, endorsed
upon the warrant;
(b) When the offense is committed in the presence
of the arresting officer;
(c) When the person is found and the arrest is
made in a public place or a place that is open to the public and:
(1) There is a warrant of arrest against
the person; and
(2) The misdemeanor is discovered because
there was probable cause for the arresting officer to stop, detain or arrest
the person for another alleged violation or offense;
(d) When the offense is committed in the presence
of a private person and the person makes an arrest immediately after the
offense is committed;
(e) When the arrest is made in the manner
provided in NRS 171.137 or 171.1375 ;
(f) When the person is already in custody as a
result of another lawful arrest; or
(g) When the person voluntarily surrenders
himself or herself in response to an outstanding warrant of arrest.

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