Nevada § 159.037 - Venue for appointment of guardian
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.037 — Venue for appointment of guardian, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 159.037. Venue for appointment of guardian
1. The venue for the appointment of a guardian when the home state of the proposed
protected person is this State must be the county where the proposed protected person
resides. 2. If the proper venue may be in two or more counties, the county in which the proceeding
is first commenced is the proper county in which to continue the proceedings. 3. Upon the filing of a petition showing that the proper venue is inconvenient, a
venue other than that provided in subsection 1 may accept the proceeding.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 159.037
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 159.037 cover?
Section 159.037 ("Venue for appointment of guardian") 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 § 159.037?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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