Nevada § 178.544 - Records: Justice Court
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.544 — Records: Justice Court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.544. Records: Justice Court
1. Whenever a person is admitted to bail in a Justice Court and the bail is put in
by a written undertaking, the clerk of the Justice Court shall record: (a) The name of the defendant; (b) The names of the sureties; (c) The amount of the bond; (d) The name of the court; (e) The number of the case; and (f) Such other information as is reasonably necessary to complete the record. 2. When the bond is exonerated or forfeited, the clerk of the Justice Court shall
record: (a) The date of the exoneration or forfeiture; (b) The book and page of the minute order declaring the exoneration or forfeiture;
and (c) The date of notice to the district attorney of any forfeiture of the bond.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.544
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.544 cover?
Section 178.544 ("Records: Justice Court") 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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