Nevada Revised Statutes 20.050 – Bond or undertaking to be approved by clerk of court
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1. In all cases where a bond or other undertaking, except a bail bond, is required by the provisions of titles 2 to 5, inclusive, of NRS or in any civil action arising under any other title of NRS or by the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure or Nevada Rules of Appellate Procedure, the bond or undertaking shall be presented to the clerk of the court in which the action or proceeding is pending, for approval of the clerk of the court, before being filed or deposited.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 20.050
- Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
- Attorney-in-fact: A person who, acting as an agent, is given written authorization by another person to transact business for him (her) out of court.
- 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.
2. The clerk of the court may refuse approval of a surety for any bond or other undertaking if a power of attorney-in-fact which covers the agent whose signature appears on the bond or other undertaking is not on file with the clerk of the court.