Nevada § 422A.470 - Enforcement of support by legal action
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 422A.470 — Enforcement of support by legal action, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 422A.470. Enforcement of support by legal action
The Division shall advise the Attorney General of the failure of a responsible relative
to contribute to the support of a recipient of public assistance as required by law. The Attorney General shall cause appropriate legal action to be taken to enforce
such support and, in addition, may collect a reasonable fee which must be added to
the costs of the action in any justice court of the State, the expense of such fee
and costs to be borne by the relative. Any fees collected by the Attorney General under the provisions of this section
must be deposited in the State General Fund in the State Treasury.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 422A.470
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 422A.470 cover?
Section 422A.470 ("Enforcement of support by legal 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 § 422A.470?
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