Nevada § 408.116 - Legal actions; process
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 408.116 — Legal actions; process, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 408.116. Legal actions; process
1. All legal notices, writs, service and process issued or ordered by a court of competent
jurisdiction wherein the Department is named as a defendant must be personally served
upon both the Director and the Chair of the Board or, in the absence of the Director
and the Chair of the Board, the process must be served personally upon both the Secretary
of State and one of the Deputy Directors. 2. All legal actions brought and defended by the Department must be in the name of
the State of Nevada on relation of its Department. 3. This section is not a consent on the part of the Department to be sued.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 408.116
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 408.116 cover?
Section 408.116 ("Legal actions; process") 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 § 408.116?
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