Nevada § 33.065 - Alternative method for serving adverse party at current place of employment; when adverse party deemed served; immunity from liability for employer
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 33.065 — Alternative method for serving adverse party at current place of employment; when adverse party deemed served; immunity from liability for employer, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 33.065. Alternative method for serving adverse party at current place of employment; when adverse party deemed served; immunity from liability for employer
1. If the current address where the adverse party resides is unknown and the law enforcement
agency has made at least two attempts to personally serve the adverse party at the
adverse party's current place of employment with a copy of the application for an
extended order and the notice of the hearing thereon, the law enforcement agency or
a person designated by the law enforcement agency may serve the adverse party by: (a) Delivering a copy of the application for an extended order and the notice of hearing
thereon to the current place of employment of the adverse party; and (b) Thereafter, mailing a copy of the application for an extended order and the notice
of hearing thereon to the adverse party at the adverse party's current place of employment. 2. Delivery pursuant to paragraph (a) of subsection 1 must be made by leaving a copy
of the documents specified at the current place of employment of the adverse party
with the manager of the department of human resources or another similar person. Such a person shall: (a) Accept service of the documents and make a reasonable effort to deliver the documents
to the adverse party; (b) Identify another appropriate person who will accept service of the documents and
who shall make a reasonable effort to deliver the documents to the adverse party;
or (c) Contact the adverse party and arrange for the adverse party to be present at the
place of employment to accept service of the documents personally. 3. After delivering the documents to the place of employment of the adverse party,
a copy of the documents must be mailed to the adverse party by first-class mail to
the place of employment of the adverse party in care of the employer. 4. The adverse party shall be deemed to have been served 10 days after the date on
which the documents are mailed to the adverse party. 5. Upon completion of service pursuant to this section, the law enforcement agency
or the person designated by the law enforcement agency who served the adverse party
in the manner set forth in this section shall file with or mail to the clerk of the
court proof of service in this manner. 6. An employer is immune from civil liability for any act or omission with respect
to accepting service of documents, delivering documents to the adverse party or contacting
the adverse party and arranging for the adverse party to accept service of the documents
personally pursuant to this section, if the employer acts in good faith with respect
to accepting service of documents, delivering documents to the adverse party or contacting
the adverse party and arranging for the adverse party to accept service of the documents
personally.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 33.065
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 33.065 cover?
Section 33.065 ("Alternative method for serving adverse party at current place of employment; when adverse party deemed served; immunity from liability for employer") 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 § 33.065?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 33.065" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 33.065 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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