Nevada Revised Statutes 31.640 – Examination of bail
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For the purpose of justification, each of the bail shall attend before the judge, or clerk, at the time and place mentioned in the notice, and may be examined on oath, on the part of the plaintiff, touching the bail’s sufficiency, in such manner as the judge, or clerk, in the exercise of discretion may think proper. The examination shall be reduced to writing, and subscribed by the bail, if required by the plaintiff.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 31.640
- 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.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.