Nevada § 178.528 - Disposition of money deposited as bail
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.528 — Disposition of money deposited as bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.528. Disposition of money deposited as bail
When money has been deposited, if it remains on deposit at the time of a judgment
for the payment of a fine, the court, or the clerk under the direction of the court,
shall apply the money in satisfaction thereof, and after satisfying the fine and costs
shall refund the surplus, if any, to the person who deposited the bail, unless that
person has directed, in writing, that any surplus be refunded to another.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.528
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.528 cover?
Section 178.528 ("Disposition of money deposited as bail") 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 § 178.528?
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