Nevada § 71.020 - Affidavit and undertaking for order of arrest
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 71.020 — Affidavit and undertaking for order of arrest, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 71.020. Affidavit and undertaking for order of arrest
Before an order for an arrest can be made, the party applying must prove to the satisfaction
of the justice, by the affidavit of himself or herself or some other person, the facts
upon which the application is founded. The plaintiff must also execute and deliver to the justice a written undertaking in
the sum of $300, with sufficient sureties, to the effect that the plaintiff will pay
all costs that may be adjudged to the defendant, and all damages which the defendant
may sustain by reason of the arrest, if the same be wrongful or without sufficient
cause, not exceeding the sum specified in the undertaking.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 71.020
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 71.020 cover?
Section 71.020 ("Affidavit and undertaking for order of arrest") 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 § 71.020?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 71.020 apply to my situation?
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