Current through December 12, 2024
Section 697.550 - Early surrender of defendant1. No bail bondsman may surrender a defendant back into custody without good cause before the time specified in the bond for the appearance of the defendant.2. "Good cause" includes, but is not limited to:(a) Information from a source credible under the circumstances that the defendant intends to fail to appear before the appropriate court at the date and time prescribed.(b) Materially false information on the application of a defendant.(c) An increase by the court in the amount of bail beyond sound underwriting criteria employed by the licensee.(d) A material change in the collateral posted by the defendant or one acting on his or her behalf.(e) A change of address or telephone number by the defendant made without giving reasonable notice to the licensee.(f) Commission of another crime, other than a minor traffic violation, by the defendant while on bail.(g) Failure by the defendant to appear in court at the appointed time.(h) A finding of guilt against the defendant by a court of competent jurisdiction.3. If a bail bond agent surrenders a defendant before the time specified in the bond, the agent shall, within 10 days after the surrender, complete and mail to the Commissioner a statement concerning the surrender, including the information required on Form M-8C, available from the Commissioner of Insurance. Nev. Admin. Code § 697.550
Comm'r of Insurance, M-8 § XXV, eff. 11-22-78