# Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 4: Rule 4 . Pleas of guilty or nolo contendere

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_NV_SECONDDCR_CRIM_R4

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. 2d Jud. DCR Crim. 4
- **Heading:** Rule 4 . Pleas of guilty or nolo contendere
- **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 4

## Text

(a) All pleas of guilty or nolo contendere entered pursuant to a plea bargain agreement shall be supported by a written plea memorandum, filed in open court at the entry of the plea, stating: (1) the terms of the plea bargain agreement; (2) the factual basis for the plea and an acknowledgment by counsel that the defendant has been advised of the discovery produced and the evidence the State intends to present at trial; (3) the constitutional rights waived by the defendant; (4) the maximum possible punishment for any charge which is the subject of the plea bargain agreement; (5) whether probation is available and whether multiple or enhanced sentences can be concurrent or consecutive; (6) the defendant’s acknowledgment that the court is not bound by the plea bargain agreement; and (7) the defendant’s knowledge of and voluntary consent to the terms of the plea bargain agreement and the contents of the memorandum. (b) The guilty or nolo contendere plea memorandum shall be signed by the defendant and counsel for all parties to the agreement. Comment: The plea bargain memorandum is integral to the entry of a guilty or nolo contendere plea and must be completed, signed and filed when the plea is entered.

## 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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