2011 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 171 - Proceedings to Commitment
NRS 171.17785 - Effect of violation of written promise to appear; appearance by counsel in lieu of personal appearance authorized.
1. It is unlawful for a person to violate a written promise to appear given to a peace officer upon the issuance of a misdemeanor citation prepared manually or electronically, regardless of the disposition of the charge for which the citation was originally issued.
2. A person may comply with a written promise to appear in court by an appearance by counsel.
3. A warrant may issue upon a violation of a written promise to appear.
(Added to NRS by 1999, 1141)
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