Nevada § 71.010 - Order of arrest and arrest of defendant

Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 71.010 — Order of arrest and arrest of defendant, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 71.010. Order of arrest and arrest of defendant

An order to arrest the defendant may be endorsed on a summons issued by the justice,

and the defendant may be arrested thereon by the sheriff or constable, at the time

of serving the summons, and brought before the justice, and there detained until duly

discharged, in the following cases: 1. In an action for the recovery of money or damages on a cause of action arising

upon contract, express or implied, when the defendant is about to depart from the

State with intent to defraud his or her creditors. 2. In an action for a fine or penalty, or for money or property embezzled or fraudulently

misapplied or converted to his or her own use by one who received it in a fiduciary

capacity. 3. When the defendant has been guilty of a fraud in contracting the debts or incurring

the obligation for which the action is brought. 4. When the defendant has removed, concealed or disposed of his or her property, or

is about to do so, with intent to defraud his or her creditors.

Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 71.010

What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 71.010 cover?

Section 71.010 ("Order of arrest and arrest of defendant") 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 § 71.010?

A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 71.010" (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 § 71.010 apply to my situation?

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