Nevada § 34.770 - Judicial determination of need for evidentiary hearing; dismissal of petition or granting of writ
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 34.770 — Judicial determination of need for evidentiary hearing; dismissal of petition or granting of writ, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34.770. Judicial determination of need for evidentiary hearing; dismissal of petition or granting of writ
1. The judge or justice, upon review of the response or answer and all supporting
documents which are filed, shall determine whether an evidentiary hearing is required. A petitioner must not be discharged or committed to the custody of a person other
than the respondent unless an evidentiary hearing is held. 2. If the judge or justice determines that the petitioner is not entitled to relief
and an evidentiary hearing is not required, the judge or justice shall dismiss the
petition without a hearing. 3. If the judge or justice determines that an evidentiary hearing is required, the
judge or justice shall grant the writ and shall set a date for the hearing.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 34.770 ("Judicial determination of need for evidentiary hearing; dismissal of petition or granting 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.
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