Nevada Revised Statutes 34.680 – Penalties for custodian or accessory disobeying or avoiding writ
1. Any person having in his or her custody or under his or her restraint or power any person for whose relief a writ of habeas corpus shall have been duly issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, who, with the intent to elude the service of such writ or to avoid the effect thereof, shall transfer such person to the custody of another, or shall place the person under the power or control of another or shall conceal or exchange the place of the person’s confinement or restraint, or shall remove the person without the jurisdiction of such judge, shall be deemed guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 34.680
- Habeas corpus: A writ that is usually used to bring a prisoner before the court to determine the legality of his imprisonment. It may also be used to bring a person in custody before the court to give testimony, or to be prosecuted.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
- Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act.
2. Every person who shall knowingly aid or assist in the commission of any offense specified in subsection 1 shall be punished as in subsection 1 mentioned.