Nevada § 2.070 - Benefits for surviving spouse
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 2.070 — Benefits for surviving spouse, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2.070. Benefits for surviving spouse
1. If a justice of the Supreme Court at the time of his or her death had retired and
was then receiving a pension under the provisions of NRS 2.060 , or if at the time of his or her death the justice had not retired but had performed
sufficient service for retirement under the provisions of NRS 2.060 , the surviving spouse, if the spouse has attained the age of 60 years, is entitled,
until the spouse’s death or remarriage, to receive monthly payments of $2,500 per
month. 2. If a surviving spouse of a justice is not eligible to receive benefits pursuant
to subsection 1, the spouse is entitled, until the spouse’s death or remarriage or
until the spouse becomes eligible to receive those benefits, to receive payments equal
in amount to the payment provided in subsection 1 of NRS 286.674 for the spouse of a deceased member of the Public Employees' Retirement System. 3. To obtain these benefits, the surviving spouse must make application to the Executive
Officer of the Public Employees' Retirement Board and furnish such information as
may be required pursuant to reasonable regulations adopted for the purpose of carrying
out the intent of this section. 4. Any person receiving a benefit pursuant to the provisions of this section is entitled
to receive postretirement increases equal to those provided for persons retired under
the Public Employees' Retirement System. 5. It is the intent of this section that no special fund be created for the purpose
of paying these benefits, and all payments made under the provisions of this section
are to be made out of and charged to the Judicial Retirement Fund established pursuant
to NRS 1A.160 .
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 2.070
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 2.070 cover?
Section 2.070 ("Benefits for surviving spouse") 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 § 2.070?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 2.070" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 2.070 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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