Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484A.774

Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 484A.774 - Presumption for release of person arrested for traffic violation; exceptions
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, after a person is arrested for the commission of a traffic violation pursuant to chapters 484A to 484E, inclusive, of NRS, there is a presumption that the person should be released on his or her own recognizance.
2. The presumption established in subsection 1 does not apply if:
(a) A person is arrested for:
(1) Reckless driving in violation of NRS 484B.653;
(2) Vehicular manslaughter in violation of NRS 484B.657; or
(3) Driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel under way while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance in violation of NRS 484C.110, 484C.120 or 488.410, as applicable; or
(b) The court determines that a person is willfully refusing to satisfy any obligations imposed by the court, including, without limitation, willfully refusing to pay any amount owed or willfully refusing to perform community service.

NRS 484A.774

Added to NRS by 2019, 2277; A 2023, 533
Amended by 2023, Ch. 108,§1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2019, Ch. 363,§5.3, eff. 10/1/2019.