Nevada § 179.215 - Persons under criminal prosecution in this State at time of requisition
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.215 — Persons under criminal prosecution in this State at time of requisition, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.215. Persons under criminal prosecution in this State at time of requisition
If a criminal prosecution has been instituted against such person under the laws of
this State and is still pending, the Governor, in the Governor’s discretion, either
may surrender the person on demand of the executive authority of another state or
hold the person until the person has been tried and discharged or convicted and punished
in this State.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.215
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.215 cover?
Section 179.215 ("Persons under criminal prosecution in this State at time of requisition") 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 § 179.215?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.215" (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 § 179.215 apply to my situation?
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