2014 Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 41 - Actions and Proceedings in Particular Cases Concerning Persons
NRS 41.0395 - Person from whom firearm is unlawfully confiscated may commence action against State or political subdivision responsible for confiscation; court in which action may be commenced; court shall award attorney s fees and costs.

1. A person from whom a firearm is confiscated in violation of NRS 414.155 may seek relief in a suit, action or other proceeding at law or in equity, including, without limitation, an action for the return of the firearm, against:

(a) The State of Nevada or a political subdivision thereof; and

(b) The officer or employee of the State or a political subdivision thereof or worker who confiscated or authorized the confiscation of the firearm.

2. The proceeding may be commenced in a court of competent jurisdiction in the county in which:

(a) The person bringing the proceeding resides; or

(b) The firearm may be found.

3. If a person who brings a proceeding pursuant to this section prevails, the court shall award the person, in addition to any other remedy provided by law, reasonable attorney s fees and costs.

4. As used in this section:

(a) Firearm has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 414.0355.

(b) Worker has the meaning ascribed to it in NRS 414.110.

(Added to NRS by 2007, 359)