§ 259.050 Investigation into cause of death; postmortem examination; inquest
§ 259.053 Postmortem examination by forensic pathologist: Determination of cause of death; death certificate
§ 259.060 Penalty for failure to attend as juror
§ 259.070 Oath of juror
§ 259.080 Fees of jurors; expenses of transportation of jury
§ 259.090 Inquest: Summoning and examination of witnesses; examination of decedent; adjournment
§ 259.100 Witness failing to attend punishable for contempt
§ 259.110 Rendition of verdict: Certification; contents
§ 259.120 Testimony to be reduced to writing and filed with clerk of district court
§ 259.130 Warrant to issue for accused
§ 259.140 Service and return of warrant
§ 259.145 Fee of justice of the peace for holding inquest
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Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes > Chapter 259 > Investigation of Deaths; Inquest

  • Adjourn: A motion to adjourn a legislative chamber or a committee, if passed, ends that day's session.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • county: includes Carson City. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.033
  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Juror: A person who is on the jury.
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
  • physician: means a person who engages in the practice of medicine, including osteopathy and homeopathy. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.040
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.