Nevada § 6.160 - Payment of jurors
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 6.160 — Payment of jurors, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.160. Payment of jurors
The clerk of the court in cases in the district court and justice court shall keep
a payroll, enrolling thereon the names of all jurors, the number of days in attendance
and the actual number of miles traveled by the shortest and most practical route in
going to and returning from the place where the court is held, and at the conclusion
of a trial may: 1. Give a statement of the amounts due to the jurors to the county auditor, who shall
draw warrants upon the county treasurer for the payment thereof; or 2. Make an immediate payment in cash of the amount owing to each juror. These payments must be made from and to the extent allowed by the fees collected from
the demanding party, pursuant to the provisions of NRS 6.150 , and from and to the extent allowed by any other fees which have been collected pursuant
to law. The clerk shall obtain from each juror so paid a receipt signed by him or her and
indicating the date of payment, the date of service and the amount paid. A duplicate of this receipt must be immediately delivered to the appropriate county
auditor, county recorder or county comptroller.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 6.160
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 6.160 cover?
Section 6.160 ("Payment of jurors") 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 § 6.160?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 6.160" (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 § 6.160 apply to my situation?
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