Nevada § 433A.740 - Liability of public officer or employee
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 433A.740 — Liability of public officer or employee, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 433A.740. Liability of public officer or employee
Any public officer or employee who transports or delivers or assists in transporting
or delivering or detains or assists in detaining any person pursuant to the provisions
of this chapter shall not be rendered civilly or criminally liable thereby unless
it is shown that such officer or employee acted maliciously or in bad faith or that
his or her negligence resulted in bodily harm to such person.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 433A.740
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 433A.740 cover?
Section 433A.740 ("Liability of public officer or employee") 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.
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