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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
1. After apprehending a defendant in this state, a bail enforcement agent shall immediately or without undue delay notify in person or by telephone the local law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which the defendant was apprehended of:
(a) The identity of the defendant;
(b) The identity of the bail enforcement agent; and
(c) Where the bail enforcement agent is taking the defendant to surrender the defendant into custody.
2. A bail enforcement agent may not enter a structure in this State to apprehend a defendant unless the bail enforcement agent:
(a) Reasonably believes that the defendant is within the structure; and
(b) Has notified the local law enforcement agency of the jurisdiction in which the structure is located.
3. A bail enforcement agent may not forcibly enter any structure or other private property in this State to apprehend a defendant if:
(a) The bail enforcement agent has not obtained the permission of the owner of the structure or property; or
(b) Forcibly entering the structure or property creates a threat of harm to any person or property.
4. A bail enforcement agent may use physical force only when necessary to defend himself or herself in the process of locating, apprehending or surrendering a defendant. If it is necessary for a bail enforcement agent to use physical force under such circumstances, the bail enforcement agent may use only the amount of physical force that is reasonable under the circumstances.
5. As used in this section, “structure” includes, without limitation, any building, house, room, apartment, tenement, tent, conveyance, vessel, boat, vehicle, house trailer, travel trailer, motor home or railroad car, whether used as a residence, business or for any other purpose.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 57. Insurance § 697.325. Bail enforcement agent required to notify local law enforcement agency when defendant apprehended; restrictions on entrance of structure and use of physical force; penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-57-insurance/nv-rev-st-697-325/
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