# Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 10: Rule 10 . Continuances

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R10

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 10
- **Heading:** Rule 10 . Continuances
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Nevada Court Rules / Criminal Rules of Practice for the Second Judicial District Court / Rule 10

## Text

(a) The timing of proceedings as directed by the court at the initial appearance shall not be enlarged except upon a showing of good cause. (b) Stipulations or requests for the continuance of any proceeding shall be in writing, signed by counsel and the defendant, and submitted to the court as soon as practicable but in no event later than 4:00 p.m. on the judicial day immediately preceding the event. The court may waive the signature of the defendant provided counsel certifies he or she has obtained the consent of the defendant to the continuance. Comment: Continuances of any criminal proceeding are not favored, but, if requested, shall be presented to the court under the terms of this rule.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 1 Rule 1 . Scope, purpose and construction. These rules govern all criminal actions in the Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada. They are intended to provide for the just determination of every criminal proceeding. They shall be construed to secure simplicity in procedure, fairness in administration and the elimination of unjustifiable expense and delay. They shall be cited as “L.C.R.” For good cause shown and when the interest of justice requires, the district court may modify these rules by court order, either pursuant to the motion of a party or sua sponte, to fit the facts and circumstances of a particular case pending before the court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R1.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 2 Rule 2 . Case assignment. Each criminal action shall be randomly assigned to a department of the court and shall remain in such department until final disposition of the action, unless:](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R2.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 3 Rule 3 . Initial appearance and arraignment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R3.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 4 Rule 4 . Pleas of guilty or nolo contendere.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R4.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 5 Rule 5 . Release and detention pending judicial proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R5.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 6 Rule 6 . Discovery.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R6.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 7 Rule 7 . Pretrial motions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R7.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 8 Rule 8 . Jury instructions and exhibits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R8.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 9 Rule 9 . Sentencing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R9.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 10 Rule 10 . Continuances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R10.md)
- [Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 11 Rule 11 . Miscellaneous provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R11.md)

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