NRS 258.0705
Processes, writs and orders: Service or execution

  • return
  • liability for damages.

1.

A constable to whom any process, writ, order or paper is delivered shall:

(a)

Execute the same with diligence, according to its command or as required by law.

(b)

Return it without delay to the proper court or officer, with his or her certificate endorsed thereon of the manner of its service or execution, or, if not served or executed, the reasons for his or her failure.

2.

A constable who fails to comply with subsection 1 is liable to the party aggrieved for all damages sustained by the party on account of such neglect.

Source: Section 258.0705 — Processes, writs and orders: Service or execution; return; liability for damages., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-258.­html#NRS258Sec0705.

258.001
Definitions. 258.002
“Category I peace officer” defined. 258.003
“Category II peace officer” defined. 258.004
“Peace officer” defined. 258.005
General qualifications. 258.007
Certification as category I or category II peace officer required in certain townships 258.010
Election 258.020
Oath and bond. 258.030
Vacancy when office not abolished: Applicable law governing appointment. 258.0035
“Enterprise fund” defined. 258.040
Compensation. 258.050
Expenses 258.060
Deputies 258.065
Clerical and operational staff: Appointment 258.070
Duties and powers of constable or deputy 258.075
Report of deaths to public administrator or certain other person in certain counties. 258.080
Duties in new township. 258.090
Liability on bond: Tender of fees and indemnity bond. 258.110
Unlawful failure to arrest offender 258.120
Purchasing judgment prohibited 258.125
Fees 258.135
Acceptance of credit card, debit card or electronic transfer of money for payment of fees owed constable 258.170
No other fees to be charged. 258.180
Fee book. 258.190
Quarterly financial statements. 258.200
Failure to comply with certain statutory requirements: Penalty. 258.205
Penalties for failure of constable to file report, oath or other document with county or Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission. 258.210
Punishment for taking excessive fees. 258.220
Table of fees to be posted 258.230
Fees payable in advance 258.240
Limitation on mileage. 258.0703
Processes, writs and orders: Endorsement and memorandum of receipt. 258.0705
Processes, writs and orders: Service or execution 258.0707
Liability for neglect or refusal to attach, levy upon or sell property pursuant to writ of execution or attachment.
Last Updated

Feb. 5, 2021

§ 258.0705’s source at nv​.us