Nevada Revised Statutes 697.330 – Bail agent required to return premium and not entitled to fees if defendant surrendered to custody before required time
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If a bail agent, without good cause, causes the surrender of a defendant to custody before the time specified in the undertaking of bail or the bail bond for the appearance of the defendant, or before any other occasion where the presence of the defendant in court is lawfully required:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 697.330
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
1. The premium is returnable in full; and
2. The bail agent is not entitled to collect any fees related to the improper surrender.