174.511 - Right of State to trial within 60 days after arraignment; exceptions. - Nevada Statutes - USA Laws Searching

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174.511 - Right of State to trial within 60 days after arraignment; exceptions.

174.511  Right of State to trial within 60 days after arraignment; exceptions.  The State, upon demand, has the right to a trial of the defendant within 60 days after arraignment. The court may postpone the trial if:

      1.  It finds that more time is needed by the defendant to prepare a defense; or

      2.  The number of other cases pending in the court prohibits the acceptance of the case for trial within that time.

      (Added to NRS by 1983, 1670)

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