Nevada Revised Statutes 172.015 – Prosecution of public offenses
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Every public offense must be prosecuted by indictment or information, except:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 172.015
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
1. Where proceedings are had for the removal of a civil officer.
2. Offenses arising in the militia when in actual service in time of war, or which this State may keep, with the consent of Congress, in time of peace.
3. Offenses tried in municipal or Justice Courts, which shall be prosecuted by complaint.