A Claim Against the Government
NRS 41.036 — a tort claim against the State or a political subdivision is filed within 2 years
| The claim is against | Filed with | Within |
|---|---|---|
| The claim is againstThe State or one of its agencies | Filed withThe Attorney General | Within2 years after the cause of action accrues |
| The claim is againstA political subdivision of the State | Filed withIts governing body | Within2 years after the cause of action accrues |
Who handles this in Nevada: legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Nevada directory.
Filing that claim is not a condition for bringing an action under NRS 41.031, the section that lets the State and its political subdivisions be sued.
Whether an immunity applies, and when the time to sue began, are questions for a licensed Nevada attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- NRS 41.036 — Filing of claims against the State or a political subdivision
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.