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Nevada · Through 2025 session (NRS as revised 2026-08-25) · Newer source version available

NRS 171.17785: Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized.

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  1. TITLE 14 — PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES
  2. CHAPTER 171 - PROCEEDINGS TO COMMITMENT
  3. CITATION FOR MISDEMEANOR

1. It is unlawful for a person to violate a written promise to appear given to a peace officer upon the issuance of a misdemeanor citation prepared manually or electronically, regardless of the disposition of the charge for which the citation was originally issued.

2. A person may comply with a written promise to appear in court by an appearance by counsel.

3. A warrant may issue upon a violation of a written promise to appear.

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