# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.040: “Bail agent” defined

> Nevada · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.040

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.040
- **Heading:** “Bail agent” defined
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 57 / Chapter 697 / Section 697.040

## Text

“ Bail agent ” means any individual appointed by an authorized surety insurer by power of attorney to execute or countersign undertakings of bail in connection with judicial proceedings and who receives or is promised money or other things of value therefor.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.020 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.030 “Bail” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.040 “Bail agent” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.055 “Bail enforcement agent” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.055.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.060 “Bail solicitor” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.060.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.070 “General agent” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.070.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.075 “Home state” defined](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.075.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.090 License required to act as bail agent, general agent, bail enforcement agent or bail solicitor; administrative fine; general restrictions on licensing by Commissioner](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.090.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.100 Licensing of natural persons and corporations; partnership](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.100.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.120 Exemptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.120.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.130 Forms for licensing and appointments](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.130.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.150 Bail agent: Qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.150.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.170 Bail solicitor: Qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.170.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.173 Bail enforcement agent: Qualifications](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.173.md)

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