Nevada § 31.580 - Arrest, delivery and surrender of defendant by bail; exoneration of bail
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.580 — Arrest, delivery and surrender of defendant by bail; exoneration of bail, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.580. Arrest, delivery and surrender of defendant by bail; exoneration of bail
For the purpose of surrendering the defendant, the bail at any time or place before
they are finally charged may themselves arrest the defendant; or by a written authority,
endorsed on a certified copy of the undertaking, may empower the sheriff to do so. Upon the arrest of the defendant by the sheriff, or upon delivery of the defendant
to the sheriff by the bail, or upon the defendant’s own surrender, the bail shall
be exonerated; provided, such arrest, delivery or surrender shall take place before
the expiration of 10 days after judgment; but if such arrest, delivery or surrender
be not made within 10 days after judgment, the bail shall be finally charged on their
undertaking, and be bound to pay the amount of the judgment within 10 days thereafter.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.580
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.580 cover?
Section 31.580 ("Arrest, delivery and surrender of defendant by bail; exoneration of bail") 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 § 31.580?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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