The Nevada Waiver of Initial Appearance On Felony or Gross Misdemeanor Charges is a legal document used by defendants in criminal cases in Nevada. This document waives the defendant's right to a formal initial appearance in court and allows the case to proceed without the defendant being present. This waiver is commonly used when a defendant is charged with a felony or gross misdemeanor in the state of Nevada. There are two types of waivers available: a Waiver of Arraignment and a Waiver of Preliminary Hearing. The Waiver of Arraignment is used when the defendant does not wish to enter a plea and instead waives the right to a formal arraignment. This waiver allows the defendant to avoid appearing in court and have a plea of "not guilty" entered on their behalf. The Waiver of Preliminary Hearing is used when the defendant does not wish to challenge or contest the charges against them. This waiver allows the defendant to waive the right to a preliminary hearing and have the case proceed to a trial. By signing the Nevada Waiver of Initial Appearance On Felony or Gross Misdemeanor Charges, the defendant is agreeing to waive their right to a formal initial appearance and any proceedings associated with it. The waiver must be signed in the presence of a notary public and should be filed with the court before the case can move forward.