Those who are facing misdemeanor charges in Nevada usually are not required to go to court as long as their criminal defense attorney appears on their behalf. However, inn felony cases, whether the defendant needs to appear in court depends on the charges and the individual judge. If any criminal case reaches trial, the defendant would then need to appear in court. Although during the COVID-19 crisis, courts have become more flexible in terms of allowing defendants to waive their appearances, so it’s possible your attorney may be able to appear on your behalf or negotiate a virtual appearance.