Nevada § 31.220 - Improperly, improvidently or irregularly issued writ must be discharged; issuance of new writ
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.220 — Improperly, improvidently or irregularly issued writ must be discharged; issuance of new writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.220. Improperly, improvidently or irregularly issued writ must be discharged; issuance of new writ
If upon such application it satisfactorily appears that the writ of attachment was
improperly, improvidently or irregularly issued, it must be discharged; but the release
of the property shall not be ordered if, at or before the hearing on such application,
the court orders a new writ to be issued as provided in NRS 31.024 and 31.026 , in which case the sheriff shall relevy upon the property under the new writ.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.220
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.220 cover?
Section 31.220 ("Improperly, improvidently or irregularly issued writ must be discharged; issuance of new writ") 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 § 31.220?
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