# Nev. Rural JCR 18: Rule 18 . Release and detention pending judicial proceedings > Nevada · Court rules · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R18 ## Section - **Citation:** Nev. Rural JCR 18 - **Heading:** Rule 18 . Release and detention pending judicial proceedings - **Jurisdiction:** Nevada - **Kind:** Court rules - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Local Rules of Practice for the Rural Justice Courts in the State of Nevada / Rule 18 ## Text 1. The court shall determine appropriate conditions for release or detention using the factors set forth in NRS 178.4853 and NRS 178.486 . 2. All persons released from custody, on bail or otherwise, shall comply with any terms or conditions of release imposed by the court. 3. The court may order the pretrial release of a defendant on personal recognizance upon conditions as the court deems appropriate unless the court determines that such release will not reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required or will endanger the safety of any other person or the community. 4. If the court determines that the release of the defendant pursuant to subsection 3 of this rule will not reasonably assure the appearance of the defendant as required or will endanger the safety of any other person or the community, the court shall consider the release of the defendant upon the least restrictive condition, or combination of conditions that will reasonably assure the presence of the defendant as required and the safety of any other person or the community, which may include the condition that the defendant: (a) Remain in the custody of a designated person, who agrees to assume supervision and agrees to report any violation of a release condition to the court or to such department or agency as the court may select, if the designated person submits to the jurisdiction of the court and is able reasonably to assure the court that the defendant will appear as required and will not pose a danger to the safety of any other person or the community; (b) Maintain employment or, if unemployed, actively seek employment; (c) Maintain or commence educational programs; (d) Abide by specified restrictions on personal associations, place of abode, or travel; (e) Avoid all contact with an alleged victim of the crime and with any potential witnesses who may testify concerning the alleged offense; (f) Report by telephone or in person on a regular basis to the court selected department or agency or a designated law enforcement agency or o ommence educational programs; (d) Abide by specified restrictions on personal associations, place of abode, or travel; (e) Avoid all contact with an alleged victim of the crime and with any potential witnesses who may testify concerning the alleged offense; (f) Report by telephone or in person on a regular basis to the court selected department or agency or a designated law enforcement agency or other agency; (g) Comply with a specified curfew; (h) Refrain from possessing a firearm, destructive device, or other dangerous weapon; (i) Refrain from the use of alcohol and controlled substances; (j) Undergo a specified program of available medical, psychological, psychiatric, or other counseling or treatment, and remain in a specified institution if required for that purpose; (k) Execute an agreement to forfeit upon failing to appear as required, such designated property, including money, as is reasonably necessary to assure the appearance of the defendant as required, and post with the court such indicia of ownership of the property or such percentage of the money as the court may specify; (l) Execute a bail bond with solvent sureties in such amount as is reasonably necessary to assure the appearance of the defendant as required; (m) Return to custody for specified hours following release for employment, schooling, or other limited purposes; and (n) Satisfy any other condition that is reasonably necessary to assure the appearance of the defendant as required and to assure the safety of any other person and the community. 5. The court may at any time amend the order or conditions of release in accordance with law. 6. When a defendant is bound over to district court or is ordered by the court to appear in district court for any reason, the bail and conditions of release of the justice court remain in effect until modified by the district court. ## Nearby sections - [Nev. Rural JCR 2 Rule 2 . Definitions of words and terms. In these rules, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R2.md) - [Nev. Rural JCR 6 Rule 6 . Duties of bailiff. During the time the court remains in session, the bailiff, if there is one, or the sheriff, constable, marshal, or deputy in attendance pursuant to order of the justice of the peace if there is no bailiff, shall:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R6.md) - [Nev. Rural JCR 7 Rule 7 . 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If a party or an attorney fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with these rules, the Supreme Court Rules, the Justice Court Rules of Civil Procedure, the orders of the court, or any other statutory requirements, the court may, after notice and an opportunity to be heard, impose any and all sanctions authorized by statute or rule, including but not limited to the following:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R17.md) - [Nev. Rural JCR 18 Rule 18 . Release and detention pending judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R18.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_JCR_RURAL_R18. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.