Nevada § 41.940 - Limitation on time for commencement of action
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.940 — Limitation on time for commencement of action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41.940. Limitation on time for commencement of action
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, a person must bring an action pursuant
to NRS 41.900 within 2 years after: (a) A judgment of conviction of the person was reversed or vacated and the charging
document was dismissed; (b) If a court ordered a new trial, the person was found not guilty at the new trial
or the person was not retried and the charging document was dismissed; or (c) The person was pardoned by the State Board of Pardons Commissioners on the grounds
that the person is innocent. 2. If any of the events described in subsection 1 occurred before October 1, 2019,
an action brought pursuant to NRS 41.900 must be commenced not later than October 1, 2021.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 41.940
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 41.940 cover?
Section 41.940 ("Limitation on time for commencement of 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 § 41.940?
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