Nevada § 209.274 - Transportation of offender to appear before court
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.274 — Transportation of offender to appear before court, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 209.274. Transportation of offender to appear before court
1. Except as otherwise provided in this section, when an offender is required or requested
to appear before a court in this state, the Department shall transport the offender
to and from court on the day scheduled for his or her appearance. 2. If notice is not provided within the time set forth in NRS 50.215 , the Department shall transport the offender to court on the date scheduled for his
or her appearance if it is possible to transport the offender in the usual manner
for the transportation of offenders by the Department. If it is not possible for the Department to transport the offender in the usual
manner: (a) The Department shall make the offender available on the date scheduled for his
or her appearance to provide testimony by telephone or by video, if so requested by
the court. (b) The Department shall provide for special transportation of the offender to and
from the court, if the court so orders. If the court orders special transportation, it shall order the county in which the
court is located to reimburse the Department for any cost incurred for the special
transportation. (c) The court may order the county sheriff to transport the offender to and from the
court at the expense of the county.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 209.274
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.274 cover?
Section 209.274 ("Transportation of offender to appear before 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 § 209.274?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 209.274" (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 § 209.274 apply to my situation?
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