Nevada § 178.554 - Dismissal by district attorney or Attorney General by leave of court
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.554 — Dismissal by district attorney or Attorney General by leave of court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.554. Dismissal by district attorney or Attorney General by leave of court
The district attorney, or the Attorney General in those cases which have been initiated
by the Attorney General, may by leave of court file a dismissal of an indictment,
information or complaint and the prosecution shall thereupon terminate. Such a dismissal may not be filed during the trial without the consent of the defendant.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.554
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.554 cover?
Section 178.554 ("Dismissal by district attorney or Attorney General by leave of 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.
How do I cite Nevada § 178.554?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.554" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 178.554 apply to my situation?
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