NRS171.147. Duties of arresting officer where person arrested appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions.

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1. Every peace officer shall, when arresting any person who appears to be intoxicated or not in control of the person’s physical functions, investigate in a reasonable manner to determine whether or not that person is wearing a bracelet, necklace, other visible device or other identification identifying a medical condition which might account for the actions of the person.

2. Any arresting officer who discovers identification of a medical condition during an investigation conducted pursuant to subsection 1 shall take reasonable steps to aid the afflicted person in receiving medication or other treatment for the medical condition.

(Added to NRS by 1981, 781)

                    
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