Nevada § 41.060 - Arrest and confinement of sheriff in a civil action
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.060 — Arrest and confinement of sheriff in a civil action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.060. Arrest and confinement of sheriff in a civil action
If the sheriff, on being arrested by an elisor, or if another, on being arrested in
an action in which the sheriff is a party, upon an order of arrest in a civil action,
neglect to give bail or make a deposit of money instead thereof, or if he or she be
arrested on execution against his or her body, or on a warrant of attachment, he or
she shall be confined in a house other than the house of the sheriff or the county
jail, in the same manner as the sheriff is required to confine a prisoner in the county
jail. The house in which he or she is thus confined shall thereupon become, for that purpose,
the county jail.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 41.060
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.060 cover?
Section 41.060 ("Arrest and confinement of sheriff in a civil action") 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 § 41.060?
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