Nev. Rev. Stat. § 178.498 : PROCEDURE IN CRIMINAL CASES — GENERAL PROVISIONS —BAIL — Amount TEXT PDF In deciding the amount of bail to impose on a person, the court shall consider: 1. The nature and circumstances of the offense charged; 2. The financial ability of the defendant to give bail; 3. The character of the defendant; and 4. The factors listed in NRS 178.4853. NRS 178.498 Added to NRS by 1967, 1452; A 1985, 809; 2021, 3581 Amended by 2021, Ch. 532,§5, eff. 10/1/2021. Added to NRS by 1967, 1452; A 1985, 809