Nevada Revised Statutes 697.295 – Electronic transmissions relating to bail
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsections 2 and 3, every bail agent and insurer authorized to write surety in this State and every subsidiary corporation of such an insurer shall maintain a means of receiving electronic transmissions and shall receive electronic transmissions made pursuant to NRS 178.502, 178.508 and 178.514.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 697.295
- 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.
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
2. Before April 1, 2018, a bail agent or insurer authorized to write surety in this State and every subsidiary corporation of such an insurer may elect to receive a notice pursuant to NRS 178.502, 178.508 or 178.514 by mail by providing a written request to the court.
3. On and after April 1, 2018, a bail agent or insurer authorized to write surety in this State and every subsidiary corporation of such an insurer may receive a notice pursuant to NRS 178.502, 178.508 or 178.514 by mail only pursuant to a court order issued upon request by the bail agent or insurer for good cause shown.
4. As used in this section, ‘electronic transmission’ has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 178.483.