Nevada Revised Statutes 174.511 – Right of State to trial within 60 days after arraignment; exceptions
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The State, upon demand, has the right to a trial of the defendant within 60 days after arraignment. The court may postpone the trial if:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 174.511
- Arraignment: A proceeding in which an individual who is accused of committing a crime is brought into court, told of the charges, and asked to plead guilty or not guilty.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
1. It finds that more time is needed by the defendant to prepare a defense; or
2. The number of other cases pending in the court prohibits the acceptance of the case for trial within that time.