Nevada § 175.011 - Trial by jury
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 175.011 — Trial by jury, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 175.011. Trial by jury
1. Cases required to be tried by jury must be so tried unless the defendant waives
a jury trial in writing with the approval of the court and the consent of the prosecuting
attorney. A defendant who pleads not guilty to the charge of a capital offense must be tried
by jury. 2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, in a justice court, a case must be
tried by jury only if the defendant so demands in writing not less than 30 days before
trial. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 4.390 and 4.400 , if a case is tried by jury, a reporter must be present who is a certified court
reporter and shall report the trial.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 175.011
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 175.011 cover?
Section 175.011 ("Trial by jury") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 175.011?
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