Nevada § 177.275 - Defendant to be discharged on reversal without ordering new trial
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 177.275 — Defendant to be discharged on reversal without ordering new trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 177.275. Defendant to be discharged on reversal without ordering new trial
If a judgment against the defendant is reversed, without ordering a new trial, the
appellate court of competent jurisdiction shall direct, if the defendant is in custody,
that the defendant be discharged therefrom, or if admitted to bail, that the defendant's
bail be exonerated, or if money be deposited instead of bail, that it be refunded
to the defendant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 177.275
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 177.275 cover?
Section 177.275 ("Defendant to be discharged on reversal without ordering new trial") 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 § 177.275?
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