Nevada § 31.610 - Return of order; plaintiff may except to bail
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.610 — Return of order; plaintiff may except to bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.610. Return of order; plaintiff may except to bail
Within the time limited for that purpose, the sheriff shall file the order of arrest
in the office of the clerk of the court in which the action is pending, with the sheriff’s
return endorsed thereon, together with a copy of the undertaking of the bail. The sheriff shall retain the original undertaking in the sheriff’s possession until
filed, as herein provided. The plaintiff, within 10 days thereafter, may serve upon the sheriff a notice that
the plaintiff does not accept the bail, or the plaintiff shall be deemed to have accepted
them, and the sheriff shall be exonerated from liability. If no notice be served within 10 days, the original undertaking shall be filed with
the clerk of the court.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.610
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.610 cover?
Section 31.610 ("Return of order; plaintiff may except to bail") 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 § 31.610?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.610" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 31.610 apply to my situation?
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