Nevada § 178.526 - Arrest of defendant
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.526 — Arrest of defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.526. Arrest of defendant
1. For the purpose of surrendering a defendant, a surety or the appointed bail agent
of a surety, at any time before the surety is finally discharged, and at any place
within this State, may, by: (a) Written authorization for the arrest of the defendant attached to a copy of the
undertaking; or (b) A written authority endorsed on a certified copy of the undertaking, cause the defendant to be arrested by a bail enforcement agent who is licensed pursuant
to chapter 697 of NRS . 2. A bail enforcement agent who arrests a defendant in this State or any other jurisdiction
is not acting for or on behalf of this State or any of its political subdivisions.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.526
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.526 cover?
Section 178.526 ("Arrest of defendant") 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 § 178.526?
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