When used in context signifying a jurisdiction other than the State of Nevada, ‘state’ means any state, district, commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States of America.

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 679A.120

  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.