Legal Question in Criminal Law in Nevada

To Bail Or Not to bail

If someone is in jail in New York and has a hold in Nevada

does that person need to be bailed out before extradition proceedings can be started? Or can he start extradition while he is still being held in New York Jail? $5,000 is riding on this question. Thanks


Asked on 2/24/06, 9:41 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Andrew Nitzberg Andrew Nitzberg & Associates

Re: To Bail Or Not to bail

If the criminal will be prosecuted in Ny and face a lengthy jail term in NY, then there is no need to post a bind in NV.

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Answered on 2/24/06, 2:59 pm

Re: To Bail Or Not to bail

If Nevada has filed a detainer in New York, the Deptarment of Corrections will not release the person even if you pay the bail on the New York case. A detainer prevents release.

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Answered on 2/24/06, 9:51 am


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