Nevada § 178.4873 - Postconviction petitioner for habeas corpus: Release pending appeal
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.4873 — Postconviction petitioner for habeas corpus: Release pending appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.4873. Postconviction petitioner for habeas corpus: Release pending appeal
If a district court denies a postconviction petition for habeas corpus challenging
a judgment of conviction or sentence, the petitioner must not be released on the petitioner's
own recognizance or admitted to bail pending any appeal. If the petition is granted and a stay of the order granting relief is not entered,
the district court shall admit the petitioner to bail pending appeal if the respondent
files a notice of appeal.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.4873
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.4873 cover?
Section 178.4873 ("Postconviction petitioner for habeas corpus: Release pending appeal") 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.
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