Nevada Code § 293.547

Written challenges
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1. After the 30th day but not later than
the 25th day before any election, a written challenge may be filed with the
county clerk.
2. A registered voter may file a written
challenge if:
(a) He or she is registered to vote in the same
precinct as the person whose right to vote is challenged; and
(b) The challenge is based on the personal
knowledge of the registered voter.
3. The challenge must be signed and
verified by the registered voter and name the person whose right to vote is
challenged and the ground of the challenge.
4. A challenge filed pursuant to this
section must not contain the name of more than one person whose right to vote
is challenged. The county clerk shall not accept for filing any challenge which
contains more than one such name.
5. The county clerk shall:
(a) Attach a copy of the challenge to the
challenged registration in the roster.
(b) Within 5 days after a challenge is filed,
mail a notice in the manner set forth in NRS
293.530 to the person whose right to vote has been challenged pursuant to
this section informing the person of the challenge. If the person fails to
respond or appear to vote within the required time, the county clerk shall
cancel the persons registration. A copy of the challenge and information
describing how to reregister properly must accompany the notice.
(c) Immediately notify the district attorney. A
copy of the challenge must accompany the notice.
6. Upon receipt of a notice pursuant to
this section, the district attorney shall investigate the challenge within 14
days and, if appropriate, cause proceedings to be instituted and prosecuted in
a court of competent jurisdiction without delay. The court shall give such
proceedings priority over other civil matters that are not expressly given
priority by law. Upon court order, the county clerk shall cancel the
registration of the person whose right to vote has been challenged pursuant to
this section.

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