Nevada § 31.856 - Issuance of writ of possession without hearing; order shortening time for hearing; undertaking by plaintiff
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.856 — Issuance of writ of possession without hearing; order shortening time for hearing; undertaking by plaintiff, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 31.856. Issuance of writ of possession without hearing; order shortening time for hearing; undertaking by plaintiff
1. A writ of possession may be issued prior to the hearing provided by NRS 31.853 if the plaintiff, by affidavit or by presentation of other evidence, establishes
reasonable cause to believe the probability of any one of the following: (a) The defendant gained possession of the property by the commission of any criminal
act forbidden by chapter 205 of NRS . (b) The property possessed by the defendant consists of one or more negotiable instruments
or credit cards. (c) The property sought to be returned either: (1) Is perishable, and will perish before any hearing upon notice can be had; or (2) By reason of threatened action by the holder, such property is in immediate danger
of destruction, serious harm, concealment, removal from this state or sale to an innocent
purchaser. 2. Where a writ of possession has been issued prior to hearing under the provisions
of this section, the defendant or other person from whom possession of such property
has been taken may apply to the court for an order shortening the time for hearing
on the order to show cause, and the court may, upon such application, shorten the
time for such hearing, and direct that the matter shall be heard on not less than
48 hours' notice to the plaintiff. 3. No writ of possession may issue pursuant to this section until the plaintiff has
filed with the court an approved written undertaking as required by NRS 31.863 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 31.856
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 31.856 cover?
Section 31.856 ("Issuance of writ of possession without hearing; order shortening time for hearing; undertaking by plaintiff") 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 § 31.856?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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