Nevada § 440.610 - Certificate as prima facie evidence
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 440.610 — Certificate as prima facie evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.610. Certificate as prima facie evidence
Each certificate, as provided for in this chapter, filed within 6 months after the
time prescribed for their filing, shall be prima facie evidence of the facts therein
stated. Data pertaining to the parent who did not give birth to a child is such evidence
if the alleged parent is, or becomes, the spouse of the person who gave birth to the
child in a legal marriage; if not, the data pertaining to the parent who did not
give birth to a child is not such evidence in any civil or criminal proceeding adverse
to the interests of the alleged father, or of his heirs, devisees or other successors
in interest, if the paternity is controverted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 440.610
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 440.610 cover?
Section 440.610 ("Certificate as prima facie evidence") 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 § 440.610?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 440.610" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 440.610 apply to my situation?
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