Nevada § 174.425 - Witness from another state summoned to testify in this State
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.425 — Witness from another state summoned to testify in this State, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 174.425. Witness from another state summoned to testify in this State
1. If a person in any state, which by its laws has made provision for commanding persons
within its borders to attend and testify in criminal prosecutions, or grand jury investigations
commenced or about to commence, in this State, is a material witness in a prosecution
pending in a court of record in this State, or in a grand jury investigation which
has commenced or is about to commence, a judge of such a court may issue a certificate
under the seal of the court stating these facts and specifying the number of days
the witness will be required. The certificate may include a recommendation that the witness be taken into immediate
custody and delivered to an officer of this State to ensure the witness’s attendance
in this State. This certificate must be presented to a judge of a court of record in the county in
which the witness is found. 2. If the witness is summoned to attend and testify in this State the witness is entitled
to receive the amount required by NRS 50.225 for subsistence and travel expenses. A witness who has appeared in accordance with the provisions of the summons shall
not be required to remain within this State a longer period of time than the period
mentioned in the certificate unless otherwise ordered by the court. If such witness, after coming into this State, fails without good cause to attend
and testify as directed in the summons, the witness shall be punished in the manner
provided for the punishment of any witness who disobeys a summons issued from a court
of record in this State.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 174.425
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 174.425 cover?
Section 174.425 ("Witness from another state summoned to testify in this State") 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 § 174.425?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 174.425 apply to my situation?
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