Nevada § 282.140 - Justification of surety on bond of county or township officer
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 282.140 — Justification of surety on bond of county or township officer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 282.140. Justification of surety on bond of county or township officer
In all cases where official bonds are required from county or township officers, the
officer whose duty it is to approve such bonds shall not accept or approve any bonds
unless the sureties thereon severally justify before a person authorized to administer
oaths, as follows: 1. On a bond given by a county officer, that the surety is a resident and freeholder
or householder within that county. 2. That the surety is worth the amount for which the surety becomes surety over and
above all the surety's debts and liabilities in property situated within this state
which is not exempt from sale or execution.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 282.140
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 282.140 cover?
Section 282.140 ("Justification of surety on bond of county or township officer") 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.
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