A Nevada court bond is a surety bond required in civil court proceedings to guarantee compliance with a court order or to cover potential damages to the opposing party. Common types include fiduciary and guardian bonds for estate administrators, injunction bonds, and appeal bonds. You pay a premium, typically 1% to 10% of the bond amount, based on your credit and the type of bond. The court sets the required amount case by case.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it is | A surety bond required in civil court proceedings |
| Common types | Fiduciary, guardian, injunction, and appeal bonds |
| Premium | .5% to 10% of the bond amount |
| Amount set by | The court, case by case |
| Appeal bond cap | Lesser of the judgment or $50,000,000 ($1,000,000 for small businesses) |
| Appeal bonds | Covered in detail on the Nevada Appeal Bond page |
What a Nevada civil court bond does
Courts require these bonds in civil cases to protect the opposing party. The bond guarantees that you will comply with the court’s directives or that financial obligations will be met if the case goes against you. If you fail to meet those obligations, the harmed party can file a claim against the bond.
Common types of court bonds
- Fiduciary and guardian bonds: required for estate administrators, executors, and guardians to guarantee they manage assets properly and lawfully.
- Injunction bonds: required when a party seeks an injunction, to cover damages if the injunction is later found to be wrongful.
- Appeal bonds: used to stay a money judgment while it is appealed. Under NRS 20.037, the bond to stay execution pending appeal cannot exceed the lesser of $50,000,000 or the judgment amount, and is capped at $1,000,000 for small businesses. For full detail on appeal and supersedeas bonds, see the Nevada Appeal Bond page.
How much does a Nevada court bond cost?
You do not pay the full bond amount. You pay a premium, typically 1% to 10% of the total bond amount, depending heavily on your credit score and the type of bond. The court sets the bond amount itself, based on the case.
How to get a Nevada court bond
- Get the court order or appointment that states your required bond amount.
- Apply through a licensed surety company with your case details.
- The surety reviews your credit and the bond type to set your premium.
- File the issued bond with the court to satisfy the requirement.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Nevada court bond?
A surety bond required in a civil case to guarantee compliance with a court order or to cover potential damages to the other party. Common forms are fiduciary, guardian, injunction, and appeal bonds.
How much does a court bond cost?
The premium is typically 1% to 10% of the bond amount, based on your credit and the bond type. The court sets the bond amount.
What types of court bonds are there?
Fiduciary and guardian bonds for estate administration, injunction bonds, and appeal bonds.
Is there a cap on appeal bonds?
Yes. Under NRS 20.037, the bond to stay a judgment pending appeal cannot exceed the lesser of the judgment or $50,000,000, and $1,000,000 for small businesses. See the Nevada Appeal Bond page for more.
Who sets the bond amount?
The court sets it case by case, based on the matter and the obligations being secured.
