Nevada § 178.556 - Dismissal by court for unnecessary delay
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.556 — Dismissal by court for unnecessary delay, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.556. Dismissal by court for unnecessary delay
1. If no indictment is found or information filed against a person within 15 days
after the person has been held to answer for a public offense which must be prosecuted
by indictment or information, the court may dismiss the complaint. If a defendant whose trial has not been postponed upon the defendant’s application
is not brought to trial within 60 days after the arraignment on the indictment or
information, the district court may dismiss the indictment or information. 2. If a defendant whose trial has not been postponed upon the defendant’s application
is not brought to trial within 60 days after the arraignment on the complaint for
an offense triable in a Justice or municipal Court, the court may dismiss the complaint.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.556
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.556 cover?
Section 178.556 ("Dismissal by court for unnecessary delay") 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 § 178.556?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 178.556 apply to my situation?
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