Nevada § 172.085 - Oath of grand jurors
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 172.085 — Oath of grand jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 172.085. Oath of grand jurors
The following oath must be administered to the grand jury: You, as grand jurors, will diligently inquire into, and true presentment make, of
all offenses against the State of Nevada committed or triable within this county,
(or city, in the case of Carson City) of which you shall have or can obtain legal
evidence. You will keep your own counsel, and that of your fellows and the Government, and will
not, except when required in the due course of judicial proceedings, disclose the
testimony of any witness examined before you, nor anything which you or any other
grand juror may have said, nor the manner in which you or any other grand juror may
have voted on any matter before you. You will present no person through malice, hatred, or ill will, nor leave any unpresented
through fear, favor, or affection, or for any reward, or the promise or hope thereof;
but in all your presentments you will present the truth, the whole truth, and nothing
but the truth, according to the best of your skill and understanding, so help you
God.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 172.085
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 172.085 cover?
Section 172.085 ("Oath of grand jurors") 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 § 172.085?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 172.085" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 172.085 apply to my situation?
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