A sheriff to whom any process, writ, order or paper is delivered shall:
1. Execute the same with diligence, according to its command, or as required by law.
2. 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.
For a failure so to do, he or she shall be liable to the party aggrieved for all damages sustained by the party on account of such neglect.
[8:38:1861; B § 2959; BH § 2126; C § 2247; RL § 1650; NCL § 2151]—(NRS A 2001, 1455; 2015, 2514)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
NRS 248.010 - Election; term of office; exception.
NRS 248.030 - Office; hours to remain open.
NRS 248.050 - Custody of jail and prisoners.
NRS 248.060 - Penalty for sheriff or jailer refusing to receive or arrest.
NRS 248.092 - Searches and rescues.
NRS 248.110 - Practice of law prohibited.
NRS 248.120 - Process, writ and orders to be endorsed; provision of memorandum or copy upon request.
NRS 248.130 - Execution and endorsement of process; liability for failure to execute.
NRS 248.150 - Liability to creditor for failure to attach, levy or sell.
NRS 248.160 - Liability for collections.
NRS 248.170 - Sheriff not to purchase at sale.
NRS 248.180 - Collection of execution after expiration of term of office.
NRS 248.190 - Service on sheriff: Manner.
NRS 248.210 - Duties concerning riotous assembly; penalty.
NRS 248.230 - Penalty for failure to prevent duel.
NRS 248.250 - Duties pertaining to criminal procedure in justice courts.
NRS 248.285 - Fees of sheriff of Carson City.
NRS 248.300 - Sheriff to keep fee book.
NRS 248.310 - Quarterly financial statements.
NRS 248.320 - No other fees to be charged.
NRS 248.330 - Failure to comply with certain statutory requirements: Penalty.
NRS 248.340 - Punishment for taking excessive fees.
NRS 248.350 - Civil liability for excessive fees.
NRS 248.360 - Table of fees to be posted; penalties.
NRS 248.370 - Cost of publication.
NRS 248.380 - Fees payable in advance; execution.
NRS 248.390 - Mileage for service of more than one process.