Nevada temporary and extended orders of protection (restraining orders) are not legally enforceable until they are personally served on the restrained person. The order does not protect you until service is complete and documented. Urgent deployment — same-day service on all protective order assignments.
Issued ex parte (without the restrained person present). Effective only upon personal service. Server dispatched immediately upon assignment — delay leaves petitioner unprotected.
Issued after a hearing where both parties appear. Must be personally served if the restrained party was not present at the hearing. Server must locate and serve before the order lapses.
Nevada NRS 33.200 — employers can obtain orders protecting employees. Same urgency as domestic violence orders — effective only upon service.
Civil harassment orders under NRS Chapter 200. Personal service required. Evasion documented for contempt proceedings if the restrained party attempts to avoid service.
Order Is Not Active Until Served
The restrained person is not legally bound by the order until they receive it. No enforcement, no arrest, no protection — until service is documented.
Evasion Is Common
Restrained parties are often aware an order is coming and actively avoid contact. Multiple attempts at varied times, skip trace capability, and full diligence documentation.
Violation After Service
Once served and documented, any violation is immediately enforceable. Law enforcement can act on the order. The affidavit of service becomes the critical document.
Law Enforcement Coordination
In high-risk situations, service can be coordinated with law enforcement for officer safety. Server provides documentation; law enforcement assists with access.
Clark County
Tier 2 Counties
Same-day deployment. Personal service only. Sworn affidavit delivered immediately after completion.
Call: (602) 675-8633