Nevada Revised Statutes 176A.320 – Failure of surety to fulfill duties; failure of probationer to fulfill conditions of surety bond
1. If a surety fails to:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 176A.320
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(a) Provide the facilities or equipment required by paragraph (a) of subsection 2 of NRS 176A.310; or
(b) Notify the court pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection 2 of NRS 176A.310 of a violation of or a failure to fulfill a condition of a program of probation by a probationer, the surety shall pay a penalty of $15,000 to the court in addition to any other penalty imposed by law.
2. If the probationer violates or fails to fulfill a condition of the surety bond, the court shall:
(a) Declare a forfeiture of the surety bond;
(b) Direct that the surety be given notice by certified mail that the probationer has violated or failed to fulfill a condition of probation and shall execute an affidavit of such mailing to be kept as an official public record of the court;
(c) Revoke the program of probation; and
(d) Issue a warrant for violating or failing to fulfill a condition of probation and cause the defendant to be arrested.