Nevada Charge Code Lookup

Type a Nevada charge code from a booking sheet, jail roster or ticket and see which law book and section it points to, with a link to the official text. It runs in your browser and nothing is stored.

Enter a code to see which law book it comes from and open the official text.

Nevada criminal code books and abbreviations

Nevada offenses are cited to one main law book:

  • Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS). Sections are written as chapter.section (200.481, 484C.110), for example 200.481, 453.336, 484C.110. See section 200.481

After an arrest in Nevada: the first court appearance

If an arrested person is not brought before a magistrate within 72 hours, excluding nonjudicial days, the magistrate hears the prosecutor's explanation and may release the person. (NRS 171.178(3))

3. If an arrested person is not brought before a magistrate within 72 hours after arrest, excluding nonjudicial days, the magistrate: (a) Shall give the prosecuting attorney an opportunity to explain the circumstances leading to the delay; and (b) May release the arrested person if the magistrate determines that the person was not brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay.

Nevada courts call this hearing the initial appearance.

What this page does not do

  • It does not look up a person, a booking or a case.
  • It does not say what a charge will lead to; the prosecutor decides what is filed.
  • It collects nothing; what you type stays in your browser.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I read a Nevada charge code?

Find the number and the abbreviation. NRS is the Nevada Revised Statutes. A section is written as chapter.section (200.481, 484C.110). The lookup above links the official text.

How long can you be held in Nevada before seeing a judge?

If an arrested person is not brought before a magistrate within 72 hours, excluding nonjudicial days, the magistrate hears the prosecutor's explanation and may release the person. (NRS 171.178(3)).

Sources

Checked against the sources above on October 20, 2026.

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