218A.935 - Arrest and imprisonment upon finding of contempt; warrant. - Nevada Statutes

218A.935  Arrest and imprisonment upon finding of contempt; warrant.

      1.  If the alleged offender is found to be in contempt by a resolution of the House, a warrant shall issue, signed by the presiding officer, directing any or a specified peace officer:

      (a) To arrest the offender if the offender is not already in custody; and

      (b) To deliver the offender to the Sheriff of Carson City or a designated county for confinement.

      2.  The warrant shall be delivered with the offender to the designated sheriff, and shall fix the term of imprisonment as:

      (a) The duration of the legislative session; or

      (b) A specified term, unless the Legislature sooner finally adjourns.

      (Added to NRS by 1973, 219)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 218.548)

      NRS 218A.940  Remedies cumulative.  The remedies for interference with the legislative process provided by NRS 218A.900 to 218A.940, inclusive, are cumulative, and the application or attempted application of one does not bar any other.

      (Added to NRS by 1973, 219)—(Substituted in revision for NRS 218.549)