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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 14. Procedure in Criminal Cases § 178.4871. Postconviction petitioner for habeas corpus: Limitations on release

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A 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.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 14. Procedure in Criminal Cases § 178.4871. Postconviction petitioner for habeas corpus: Limitations on release - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-14-procedure-in-criminal-cases/nv-rev-st-178-4871/

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