Nevada § 34.410 - Service of writ
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.410 — Service of writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.410. Service of writ
1. If the writ be directed to the sheriff or other ministerial officer, it shall be
delivered to such officer without delay by the clerk of the court presided over by
the judge issuing the writ. 2. If the writ be directed to any other person, it shall be delivered to the sheriff
or the sheriff’s deputy, and shall be served by the sheriff or the sheriff’s deputy
without delay upon such person by delivering the same to the person. 3. If the officer or person to whom the writ is directed cannot be found, or shall
refuse admittance to the officer or person serving or delivering the writ, it may
be served or delivered by leaving it at the residence of the officer or person to
whom it is directed or by affixing the same on some conspicuous place on the outside
of the officer’s or person’s dwelling house, or of the place where the party is confined
or under restraint. 4. Service of the writ is made by serving a copy and exhibiting the original, and
where posting is required, by posting a copy.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 34.410
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.410 cover?
Section 34.410 ("Service of writ") 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 § 34.410?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.410" (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 § 34.410 apply to my situation?
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