Nevada Revised Statutes 598A.070 – Duties of Attorney General and district attorneys
1. The Attorney General shall:
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 598A.070
- Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
(a) Enforce the provisions of this chapter.
(b) Investigate suspected violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(c) Institute proceedings on behalf of the State, its agencies, political subdivisions, districts or municipal corporations, or as parens patriae of the persons residing in the State for:
(1) Injunctive relief to prevent and restrain a violation of any provision of this chapter, including, without limitation, a temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction or permanent injunction.
(2) Civil penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(3) Criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of this chapter.
(4) Other equitable relief for violations of the provisions of this chapter, including, without limitation, disgorgement or restitution.
2. Any district attorney in this State, with the permission or at the direction of the Attorney General, shall institute proceedings in the name of the State of Nevada for any violation of the provisions of this chapter.