NRS 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 […]

NRS 174.515 – Postponement: When and how ordered; court may require depositions of and undertakings by witnesses; court may consider adverse effect upon child who is victim or witness.

1. When an action is called for trial, or at any time previous thereto, the court may, upon sufficient cause shown by either party by affidavit, direct the trial to be postponed to another day. In all cases where a continuance is granted upon the application of either party the court may require, as a […]

NRS 174.519 – Request for preference in setting date for trial where child is victim or witness; court may consider effect on child of delay in commencement of trial.

If the trial involves acts committed against a child less than 16 years of age or involving acts witnessed by a child less than 16 years of age, the prosecuting attorney shall request the court, in its discretion, to give preference in setting a date for the trial of the defendant. In making a ruling, […]