A prisoner may execute any instrument by signing his or her name immediately following a declaration ‘under penalty of perjury’ with the same legal effect as if he or she had acknowledged it or sworn to its truth before a person authorized to administer oaths. As used in this section, ‘prisoner’ means a person confined in any jail or prison, or any facility for the detention of juvenile offenders, in this state.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 208.165

  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039