Nevada § 31.040 - Sheriff to attach and keep property; undertaking by defendant
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.040 — Sheriff to attach and keep property; undertaking by defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.040. Sheriff to attach and keep property; undertaking by defendant
The writ must be directed to the sheriff of any county in which property of the defendant
may be and require the sheriff to attach and keep safely all the money or property
of the defendant described in the order for attachment within the county not exempt
from execution, or so much thereof as is sufficient to satisfy the amount demanded
by the writ of attachment, whichever is less, unless the defendant gives the sheriff
security by the undertaking of at least two sufficient sureties in an amount equal
to the amount demanded by the writ or the value of the property levied upon, whichever
is less, apart from costs, in lawful money of the United States, in which case the
writ must require the sheriff to take such an undertaking.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.040
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.040 cover?
Section 31.040 ("Sheriff to attach and keep property; undertaking by defendant") 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 § 31.040?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.040" (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 § 31.040 apply to my situation?
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