Presumption for release of person arrested for traffic violation; exceptions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 484A.774
in effect1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, after a person is arrested for the commission of a traffic violation pursuant to chapters 484A to 484E , inclusive, of NRS, there is a presumption that the person should be released on his or her own recognizance.
2. The presumption established in subsection 1 does not apply if:
(a) A person is arrested for:
(1) Reckless driving in violation of NRS 484B.653 ;
(2) Vehicular manslaughter in violation of NRS 484B.657 ; or
(3) Driving, operating or being in actual physical control of a vehicle, a power-driven vessel or a sailing vessel under way while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or a controlled substance in violation of NRS 484C.110 , 484C.120 or 488.410 , as applicable; or
(b) The court determines that a person is willfully refusing to satisfy any obligations imposed by the court, including, without limitation, willfully refusing to pay any amount owed or willfully refusing to perform community service.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-484A.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026