Nevada § 31.500 - Order for arrest made when plaintiff's affidavit shows a sufficient cause; requisites and filing of affidavit
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.500 — Order for arrest made when plaintiff's affidavit shows a sufficient cause; requisites and filing of affidavit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.500. Order for arrest made when plaintiff's affidavit shows a sufficient cause; requisites and filing of affidavit
The order may be made whenever it shall appear to the judge, by the affidavit of the
plaintiff or some other person, that a sufficient cause of action exists, and the
case is one of those mentioned in NRS 31.480 . The affidavit shall be either positive or upon information and belief; and when upon
information and belief it shall state the facts upon which the information and belief
are founded. If an order of arrest be made, the affidavit shall be filed with the clerk of the
court.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.500
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.500 cover?
Section 31.500 ("Order for arrest made when plaintiff's affidavit shows a sufficient cause; requisites and filing of affidavit") 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 § 31.500?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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