171.206 - Procedure following preliminary examination. - Nevada Statutes

171.206  Procedure following preliminary examination.  If from the evidence it appears to the magistrate that there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and that the defendant has committed it, the magistrate shall forthwith hold the defendant to answer in the district court; otherwise the magistrate shall discharge the defendant. The magistrate shall admit the defendant to bail as provided in this title. After concluding the proceeding the magistrate shall transmit forthwith to the clerk of the district court all papers in the proceeding and any bail.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1407)

      NRS 171.208  Remand for preliminary examination.  If a preliminary examination has not been had and the defendant has not unconditionally waived the examination, the district court may for good cause shown at any time before a plea has been entered or an indictment found remand the defendant for preliminary examination to the appropriate justice of the peace or other magistrate, and the justice or other magistrate shall then proceed with the preliminary examination as provided in this chapter.

      (Added to NRS by 1967, 1407; A 1987, 1188)