1. Upon the answer and evidence taken, the court or judge or jury, as the case may be, shall determine whether the person proceeded against is guilty of the contempt charged.
2. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 22.110, if a person is found guilty of contempt, a fine may be imposed on the person not exceeding $500 or the person may be imprisoned not exceeding 25 days, or both.
3. In addition to the penalties provided in subsection 2, if a person is found guilty of contempt pursuant to subsection 3 of NRS 22.010, the court may require the person to pay to the party seeking to enforce the writ, order, rule or process the reasonable expenses, including, without limitation, attorney’s fees, incurred by the party as a result of the contempt.
[1911 CPA § 461; A 1913, 117; NCL § 8950]—(NRS A 2005, 62)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 22.010 - Acts or omissions constituting contempts.
NRS 22.020 - Reentry on real property after ejectment by judgment or process.
NRS 22.040 - Issuance of warrants of attachment and commitment.
NRS 22.050 - Amount of bail may be fixed by endorsement on warrant of attachment.
NRS 22.060 - Duties of sheriff.
NRS 22.070 - Discharge from arrest on furnishing bail; form and conditions of bond.
NRS 22.080 - Return of warrant and undertaking by officer.
NRS 22.090 - Trial; court to hear answer and witnesses; adjournment.
NRS 22.100 - Penalty for contempt.