Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 14, Criminal Procedure
NRS (Crim. Proc.) § 178.508: Duties of court when defendant fails to appear; procedure for issuing order of forfeiture; when forfeiture becomes effective; grounds for extending date of forfeiture
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes court procedures when a defendant fails to appear in court, including issuing arrest warrants, notifying sureties or bail depositors, and rules for forfeiting bail or deposited money after 180 days unless extended.
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