Nevada § 21.110 - Execution of writ by sheriff
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 21.110 — Execution of writ by sheriff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.110. Execution of writ by sheriff
The sheriff shall, in the manner provided for writs of attachments in NRS 31.060 , execute the writ against the property of the judgment debtor by levying on a sufficient
amount of property, if there is sufficient, collecting or selling the things in action
and selling the other property, and paying to the plaintiff or the plaintiff’s attorneys
so much of the proceeds as will satisfy the judgment, or depositing the amount with
the clerk of the court. Any excess in the proceeds over the judgment and the sheriff's fees must be returned
to the judgment debtor. When there is more property of the judgment debtor than is sufficient to satisfy the
judgment and the sheriff's fees within the view of the sheriff, the sheriff shall
levy only on such part of the property as the judgment debtor may indicate; provided: 1. That the judgment debtor may indicate at the time of the levy such part. 2. That the property indicated be amply sufficient to satisfy such judgment and fees.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 21.110
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 21.110 cover?
Section 21.110 ("Execution of writ by sheriff") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 21.110?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 21.110 apply to my situation?
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