Nevada § 22.040 - Issuance of warrants of attachment and commitment

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 22.040 — Issuance of warrants of attachment and commitment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22.040. Issuance of warrants of attachment and commitment

When the contempt is not committed in the immediate view and presence of the court

or judge, a warrant of attachment may be issued to bring the person charged to answer,

or, without a previous arrest, a warrant of commitment may, upon notice, or upon an

order to show cause, be granted; and no warrant of commitment shall be issued without

such previous attachment to answer, or such notice or order to show cause.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 22.040

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 22.040 cover?

Section 22.040 ("Issuance of warrants of attachment and commitment") 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 § 22.040?

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Is this the official text of Nevada law?

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