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

NRS 189.120: Appeal by State from order granting defendant’s motion to suppress evidence.

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  1. TITLE 14 — PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES
  2. CHAPTER 189 - JUSTICE COURTS
  3. APPEALS TO DISTRICT COURT
  4. Appeal by State

1. The State may appeal to the district court from an order of a justice court granting the motion of a defendant to suppress evidence.

2. Such an appeal shall be taken:

(a) Within 2 days after the rendition of such an order during a trial or preliminary examination.

(b) Within 5 days after the rendition of such an order before a trial or preliminary examination.

3. Upon perfecting such an appeal:

(a) After the commencement of a trial or preliminary examination, further proceedings in the trial shall be stayed pending the final determination of the appeal.

(b) Before trial or preliminary examination, the time limitation within which a defendant shall be brought to trial shall be extended for the period necessary for the final determination of the appeal.

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