Sections
General Provisions 220.040 – 220.090
Preparation and Revision of Nevada Revised Statutes and Related Publications 220.100 – 220.125
Printing and Distribution of Nevada Revised Statutes and Related Publications 220.130 – 220.167
Certification and Citation of Nevada Revised Statutes as Official Codified Law 220.170

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 220 - Revision of Statutes

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Enrolled bill: The final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate officials, and submitted to the President/Governor for signature.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.