Nevada § 34.670 - Damages recoverable for failure to issue or obey writ
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.670 — Damages recoverable for failure to issue or obey writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.670. Damages recoverable for failure to issue or obey writ
If any judge, after a proper application is made, shall refuse to grant an order for
a writ of habeas corpus, or if the officer or person to whom such writ may be directed
shall refuse obedience to the command thereof, the judge, officer or person shall
forfeit and pay to the person aggrieved a sum not exceeding $5,000, to be recovered
by action in any court of competent jurisdiction.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 34.670
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.670 cover?
Section 34.670 ("Damages recoverable for failure to issue or obey 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 § 34.670?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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