Nevada § 21.270 - Examination of judgment debtor
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 21.270 — Examination of judgment debtor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21.270. Examination of judgment debtor
1. A judgment creditor, at any time after the judgment is entered, is entitled to
an order from the judge of the court requiring the judgment debtor to appear and answer
upon oath or affirmation concerning his or her property, before: (a) The judge or a master appointed by the judge; or (b) An attorney representing the judgment creditor, at a time and place specified in the order. No judgment debtor may be required to appear outside the county in which the judgment
debtor resides. 2. If the judgment debtor is required to appear before any person other than a judge
or master: (a) The oath or affirmation of the judgment debtor must be administered by a notary
public; and (b) The proceedings must be transcribed by a court reporter or recorded electronically.
The transcript or recording must be preserved for 2 years. 3. A judgment debtor who is regularly served with an order issued pursuant to this
section, and who fails to appear at the time and place specified in the order, may
be punished for contempt by the judge issuing the order.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 21.270
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 21.270 cover?
Section 21.270 ("Examination of judgment debtor") 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 § 21.270?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 21.270" (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 § 21.270 apply to my situation?
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