Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 40.215–40.425 § 40.340
Adjournments.
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The court or justice of the peace may for good cause shown adjourn the trial of any cause under NRS 40.220 to 40.420, inclusive, not exceeding 5 days; and when the defendant, or the defendant’s agent or attorney, shall make oath that the defendant cannot safely proceed to trial for want of some material witness, naming that witness, stating the evidence that the defendant expects to obtain, showing that the defendant has used due diligence to obtain such witness and believes that if an adjournment be allowed the defendant will be able to procure the attendance of such witness, or the witness’s deposition, in time to produce the same upon the trial, in which case, if such person or persons will give bond, with one or more sufficient sureties, conditioned to pay the plaintiff for all rent that may accrue during the pending of such suit, and all costs and damages consequent upon such adjournment, the court or justice of the peace shall adjourn the cause for such reasonable time as may appear necessary, not exceeding 30 days.
Under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.340, a court or justice of the peace handling an eviction or unlawful detainer proceeding has the authority to postpone a trial for up to 5 days when good cause is shown. If a defendant demonstrates under oath that a material witness is unavailable despite diligent efforts to secure them, the court may grant a longer adjournment of up to 30 days. That extended postponement is conditioned on the defendant posting a bond—with at least one sufficient surety—to cover any rent accruing during the delay, plus associated costs and damages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a landlord or property manager involved in proceedings under Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.340, a compliant approach includes understanding that trial delays are not automatic and require either a showing of good cause or a sworn statement about a missing material witness. Operators generally track rent accrual carefully during any court-ordered adjournment, since the defendant's bond is specifically conditioned to cover rent that accumulates while the case is pending. Keeping detailed records of rent owed and costs incurred during any postponement period helps ensure those amounts are properly accounted for if a bond is called upon.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 40.340 provides defendants in eviction proceedings with a procedural right to request a trial postponement when a material witness cannot be located despite genuine efforts to find them. To exercise this right for an adjournment beyond 5 days, a defendant or their representative must swear under oath to specific facts about the witness and the expected testimony, and must post a bond covering rent and costs that accrue during the delay. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their situation may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Nevada eviction procedure to understand the oath and bond requirements.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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