Nevada § 34.700 - Time for filing; waiver and consent of accused respecting date of trial
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.700 — Time for filing; waiver and consent of accused respecting date of trial, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.700. Time for filing; waiver and consent of accused respecting date of trial
1. Except as provided in subsection 3, a pretrial petition for a writ of habeas corpus
based on alleged lack of probable cause or otherwise challenging the court's right
or jurisdiction to proceed to the trial of a criminal charge may not be considered
unless: (a) The petition and all supporting documents are filed within 21 days after the first
appearance of the accused in the district court; and (b) The petition contains a statement that the accused: (1) Waives the 60-day limitation for bringing an accused to trial; or (2) If the petition is not decided within 15 days before the date set for trial, consents
that the court may, without notice or hearing, continue the trial indefinitely or
to a date designated by the court. 2. The arraignment and entry of a plea by the accused must not be continued to avoid
the requirement that a pretrial petition be filed within the period specified in subsection
1. 3. The court may extend, for good cause, the time to file a petition. Good cause shall be deemed to exist if the transcript of the preliminary hearing
or of the proceedings before the grand jury is not available within 14 days after
the accused's initial appearance and the court shall grant an ex parte application
to extend the time for filing a petition. All other applications may be made only after appropriate notice has been given
to the prosecuting agency.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 34.700
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.700 cover?
Section 34.700 ("Time for filing; waiver and consent of accused respecting date of trial") 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.
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