Nevada § 41.0395 - Person from whom firearm is unlawfully confiscated may commence action against State or political subdivision responsible for confiscation; court in which action may be commenced; court shall award attorney's fees and costs
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§ 41.0395. Person from whom firearm is unlawfully confiscated may commence action against State or political subdivision responsible for confiscation; court in which action may be commenced; court shall award attorney's fees and costs
1. A person from whom a firearm is confiscated in violation of NRS 414.155 may seek relief in a suit, action or other proceeding at law or in equity, including,
without limitation, an action for the return of the firearm, against: (a) The State of Nevada or a political subdivision thereof; and (b) The officer or employee of the State or a political subdivision thereof or worker
who confiscated or authorized the confiscation of the firearm. 2. The proceeding may be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county
in which: (a) The person bringing the proceeding resides; or (b) The firearm may be found. 3. If a person who brings a proceeding pursuant to this section prevails, the court
shall award the person, in addition to any other remedy provided by law, reasonable
attorney's fees and costs. 4. As used in this section: (a) “Firearm” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 414.0355 . (b) “Worker” has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 414.110 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 41.0395 ("Person from whom firearm is unlawfully confiscated may commence action against State or political subdivision responsible for confiscation; court in which action may be commenced; court shall award attorney's fees and costs") 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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