Nevada § 258.005 - General qualifications
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 258.005 — General qualifications, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 258.005. General qualifications
1. No person is eligible to the office of constable unless the person: (a) Will have attained the age of 21 years on the date he or she would take office
if so elected or appointed; and (b) Is a qualified elector. 2. A person who has been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state is
not qualified to be a candidate for or elected or appointed to the office of constable
regardless of whether the person has been restored to his or her civil rights.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 258.005
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 258.005 cover?
Section 258.005 ("General qualifications") 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 § 258.005?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 258.005" (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 § 258.005 apply to my situation?
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