Nevada § 178.700 - Procedure for making request; time for responding; withdrawal of request; notice of receipt of detainer
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.700 — Procedure for making request; time for responding; withdrawal of request; notice of receipt of detainer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 178.700. Procedure for making request; time for responding; withdrawal of request; notice of receipt of detainer
1. If the Attorney General, a prosecuting attorney or an agency of criminal justice
in this State receives a request from the Department of Corrections, it shall respond
in writing within 14 working days setting forth any charges that are pending against
the offender. 2. If the Attorney General, a prosecuting attorney or an agency of criminal justice
indicates in its response pursuant to subsection 1 that felony charges are pending
against an offender, it shall, or if misdemeanor charges are pending against an offender,
it may, request in the response that upon release of the offender from the custody
of the Department of Corrections, the Department release the offender to an agency
of criminal justice in this State that is authorized to detain a person pending prosecution. The Attorney General, a prosecuting attorney or an agency of criminal justice may
submit such a request to the Department of Corrections at any other time, if charges
are filed against an offender. 3. If an offender is convicted, acquitted or the charges are dropped after a request
was submitted pursuant to this section, the Attorney General, prosecuting attorney
or agency of criminal justice who submitted the request shall withdraw the request
by providing a certified copy of the judgment to the Department of Corrections if
the offender was convicted or acquitted, or by providing proof to the Department that
the charges were dropped. 4. The Attorney General, a prosecuting attorney or an agency of criminal justice shall
notify the Department of Corrections upon receipt of a detainer against an inmate
from another jurisdiction who is transferred to the custody of the Department of Corrections.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 178.700
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.700 cover?
Section 178.700 ("Procedure for making request; time for responding; withdrawal of request; notice of receipt of detainer") 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 § 178.700?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 178.700" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 178.700 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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