Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 178.4871 - Postconviction petitioner for habeas corpus: Limitations on releaseA person who has filed a postconviction petition for habeas corpus challenging a judgment of conviction or sentence:
1. Must not in any case be released on the person's own recognizance.2. Must not be admitted to bail pending a review of the petition unless: (a) The petition is filed in the proper jurisdiction;(b) The petition presents substantial questions of law or fact and does not appear to be barred procedurally;(c) The petitioner has made out a clear case on the merits; and(d) There are exceptional circumstances deserving of special treatment in the interests of justice.Added to NRS by 1987, 1232; A 1991, 91; 2023, 1638Amended by 2023, Ch. 249,§24.5, eff. 7/1/2023.Added to NRS by 1987, 1232; A 1991, 91