Nevada § 34.420 - Proceedings upon disobedience of writ
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.420 — Proceedings upon disobedience of writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.420. Proceedings upon disobedience of writ
If the officer or person to whom such writ is directed refuse, after service, to obey
the same, the judge shall, upon affidavit, issue an attachment against such person,
directed to the sheriff, or, if the sheriff be the defendant, to an elisor, appointed
for the purpose by the judge, commanding the sheriff or elisor forthwith to apprehend
such person and bring the person immediately before such judge; and upon being so
brought the person shall be committed to the jail of the county until the person makes
due return to such writ, or be otherwise legally discharged.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 34.420
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.420 cover?
Section 34.420 ("Proceedings upon disobedience 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 § 34.420?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.420" (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 § 34.420 apply to my situation?
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