Nevada § 179.209 - Bail: In what cases; conditions of bond
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.209 — Bail: In what cases; conditions of bond, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.209. Bail: In what cases; conditions of bond
Unless the offense with which the prisoner is charged is shown to be an offense punishable
by death or life imprisonment under the laws of the state in which it was committed,
or unless the prisoner is charged as a parole violator or escaped convict, a judge
or magistrate in this state may admit the person arrested to bail by bond, with sufficient
sureties, and in such sum as the judge or magistrate deems proper, conditioned for
the prisoner’s appearance at a time specified in such bond, and for the person’s surrender,
to be arrested upon the warrant of the Governor of this state. No prisoner may be admitted to bail after having been arrested upon the warrant of
the Governor of this state.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.209
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.209 cover?
Section 179.209 ("Bail: In what cases; conditions of bond") 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 § 179.209?
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