# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.055: “Bail enforcement agent” defined

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T57_C697_S697.055

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 697.055
- **Heading:** “Bail enforcement 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 697.055

## Text

“ Bail enforcement agent ” means a person who has contracted with or is employed by a surety or bail agent as a special agent to enforce the terms and conditions of a defendant's release from custody on bail in a criminal proceeding, to locate a defendant and to apprehend a defendant or surrender a defendant to custody, or both, if appropriate.

## 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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