Nevada § 176.488 - Entry of stay of execution and necessary orders
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.488 — Entry of stay of execution and necessary orders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 176.488. Entry of stay of execution and necessary orders
A stay of execution must be entered by the court in writing and copies sent as soon
as practicable to the Director of the Department of Corrections, the warden of the
institution in which the offender is imprisoned and the Office of the Attorney General
in Carson City. The court shall also enter an order and take all necessary actions to expedite further
proceeding before that court.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 176.488
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.488 cover?
Section 176.488 ("Entry of stay of execution and necessary orders") 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 § 176.488?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 176.488" (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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