Nevada § 34.560 - Judge may order change of custody; enforcement of commitment order stayed; appeal
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.560 — Judge may order change of custody; enforcement of commitment order stayed; appeal, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.560. Judge may order change of custody; enforcement of commitment order stayed; appeal
1. In cases where any party is held under illegal restraint or custody, or any other
person is entitled to the restraint or custody of such party, the judge may order
such party to be committed to the restraint or custody of such person as is by law
entitled thereto. 2. If a party is ordered committed to the restraint or custody of an officer from
a jurisdiction outside the State of Nevada, the district judge ordering such commitment
shall stay the enforcement thereof for 5 days, during which time an aggrieved party
may file a notice of appeal therefrom to the appellate court of competent jurisdiction
pursuant to the rules fixed by the Supreme Court pursuant to Section 4 of Article 6 of the Nevada Constitution . 3. Upon the filing of a notice of appeal as provided in subsection 2, the enforcement
of such order of commitment shall be stayed during the pendency of the appeal. 4. During any period of stay as provided in this section, the local officer having
custody of such party shall retain custody thereof.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 34.560
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.560 cover?
Section 34.560 ("Judge may order change of custody; enforcement of commitment order stayed; appeal") 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 § 34.560?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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