Nevada Revised Statutes
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 34.670 (2026)
Damages recoverable for failure to issue or obey writ
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NRS 34.670 Damages recoverable for failure to issue or obey writ. If any judge, after a proper application is
made, shall refuse to grant an order for a writ of habeas corpus, or if the
officer or person to whom such writ may be directed shall refuse obedience to
the command thereof, the judge, officer or person shall forfeit and pay to the
person aggrieved a sum not exceeding $5,000, to be recovered by action in any
court of competent jurisdiction.
[37:93:1862; B § 385; BH § 3707; C § 3779; RL § 6262; NCL § 11411]
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2
cases, 2001–2014 · leading case: Thomas v. Lewis, 2001 UT 49, 26 P.3d 217.
Thomas v. Lewis, 2001 UT 49, 26 P.3d 217. “07 (2000); Nev.Rev.Stat. Ann. § 34.670 (Michie 1996); NM.”
Milbourn v. Legrand, No. 66182 (Nev. Sept. 16, 2014). “Milbourn Attorney General/Carson City Pershing County Clerk 'Additionally, petitioner contends that he is entitled to damages in the event that his requested relief is not provided, citing to NRS 34.670, which is limited to habeas corpus actions.”
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