To retake a person arrested who has escaped or been rescued, the person pursuing may break open an outer or inner door or window of a dwelling house, structure or other place of concealment, if, after notice of his or her intention, the person pursuing is refused admittance.
NRS 171.144
Breaking open door or window: Retaking person arrested
Known as the Uniform Act
The act spans §§ 171–171 (111 sections).
(Added to NRS by 1967, 1402)
Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.