Nevada § 170.100 - Effect of giving or refusing to give security
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 170.100 — Effect of giving or refusing to give security, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 170.100. Effect of giving or refusing to give security
1. If the bond required by NRS 170.090 is given, the person complained of shall be discharged. 2. If the person complained of does not give it, the magistrate must commit the person
to prison until the person gives such bond, specifying in the warrant the requirement
to give security, the amount thereof, and the omission to pay the same; but in no
event shall the person complained of be confined in prison for a period of longer
than 6 months for a failure or omission to give such bond.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 170.100
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 170.100 cover?
Section 170.100 ("Effect of giving or refusing to give security") 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 § 170.100?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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