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NRS 178.556 — 15 days to charge after a hold, and 60 days to trial after arraignment

IfThe court may dismiss
IfNo indictment or information within 15 days after the person is held to answerThe court may dismissThe complaint
IfA defendant is not brought to trial within 60 days after arraignment on an indictment or informationThe court may dismissThe indictment or information
IfA defendant is not brought to trial within 60 days after arraignment on a complaint in justice or municipal courtThe court may dismissThe complaint
  • NRS 178.556
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The trial limits do not count where the trial was postponed on the defendant's own application, and the section says the court may dismiss, not that it must.

  • NRS 178.556
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  1. NRS 178.556 — Dismissal by court for unnecessary delay

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