Nevada § 175.387 - Misconduct of defendant; sanctions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 175.387 — Misconduct of defendant; sanctions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 175.387. Misconduct of defendant; sanctions
1. Whenever a defendant interferes with the orderly course of a trial by disruptive,
disorderly or disrespectful conduct, the court may: (a) Order the defendant bound and gagged. (b) Cite the defendant for contempt. (c) Order the defendant removed from the courtroom and proceed with the trial. 2. No such order or citation shall issue except after the defendant has been fully
and fairly informed that the defendant’s conduct is wrong and intolerable and has
been warned of the consequences of continued misconduct. 3. A defendant who has been removed from the courtroom may be returned upon the defendant’s
promise to discontinue such misconduct. If the defendant’s misconduct continues after the defendant’s return the court may
proceed as provided in subsection 1.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 175.387
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 175.387 cover?
Section 175.387 ("Misconduct of defendant; sanctions") 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 § 175.387?
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