Nevada Code § 31.866

Writ of possession
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1. The writ of possession shall be
directed to the sheriff within whose jurisdiction the property is located. It
shall describe the specific property to be seized, and shall specify the
location or locations where, as determined by the court from all the evidence,
there is probable cause to believe the property or some part thereof will be
found. It shall direct the levying officer to seize it if it is found, and to
retain it in the officers custody. There shall be attached to such writ a copy
of the written undertaking filed by the plaintiff, and such writ shall inform
the defendant that the defendant has the right to except to the sureties upon
such undertaking or to file a written undertaking for the redelivery of such
property, as provided in NRS 31.890 .
2. Upon probable cause shown by further
affidavit or declaration by plaintiff or someone on the plaintiffs behalf,
filed with the court, a writ of possession may be endorsed by the court,
without further notice, to direct the levying officer to search for the
property at another location or locations and to seize it, if found.

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