Right of State to trial within 60 days after arraignment; exceptions
Known as the Uniform Act
The act spans §§ 174–174 (63 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 576 So. 2d 1243 - Folk v. State (1991)
Most recently applied in 576 So. 2d 1243 - Folk v. State (February 1991)
(Added to NRS by 1983, 1670)
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.
Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.