# Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.036: Filing tort claim against State with Attorney General; filing tort claim against political subdivision with governing body; review and investigation by Attorney General of tort claim against State; regulations by State Board of Examiners

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.036

## Section

- **Citation:** Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.036
- **Heading:** Filing tort claim against State with Attorney General; filing tort claim against political subdivision with governing body; review and investigation by Attorney General of tort claim against State; regulations by State Board of Examiners
- **Jurisdiction:** Nevada
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NV Code / Title 3 / Chapter 41 / Section 41.036

## Text

1. Each person who has a claim against the State or any of its agencies arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the Attorney General.

2. Each person who has a claim against any political subdivision of the State arising out of a tort must file the claim within 2 years after the time the cause of action accrues with the governing body of that political subdivision.

3. The filing of a claim in tort against the State or a political subdivision as required by subsections 1 and 2 is not a condition precedent to bringing an action pursuant to NRS 41.031 .

4. The Attorney General shall, if authorized by regulations adopted by the State Board of Examiners pursuant to subsection 6, approve, settle or deny each claim that is: (a) Filed pursuant to subsection 1; and (b) Not required to be passed upon by the Legislature.

5. If the Attorney General is not authorized to approve, settle or deny a claim filed pursuant to subsection 1, the Attorney General shall investigate the claim and submit a report of findings to the State Board of Examiners concerning that claim.

6. The State Board of Examiners shall adopt regulations that specify: (a) The type of claim that the Attorney General is required to approve, settle or deny pursuant to subsection 4; and (b) The procedure to be used by the Attorney General to approve, settle or deny that claim.

## Nearby sections

- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.010 Commencement of action; service of summons upon State Controller](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.010.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.020 Attorney General to defend; appeals](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.020.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.030 State Controller to draw warrant upon final judgment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.030.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.031 Waiver applies to State and its political subdivisions; naming State as defendant; service of process; State does not waive immunity conferred by Eleventh Amendment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.031.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.032 Acts or omissions of officers, employees and immune contractors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.032.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.033 Failure to inspect or discover hazards, deficiencies or other matters; inspection does not create warranty or assurance concerning hazards, deficiencies or other matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.033.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.035 Limitation on award for damages in tort actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.035.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.036 Filing tort claim against State with Attorney General; filing tort claim against political subdivision with governing body; review and investigation by Attorney General of tort claim against State; regulations by State Board of Examiners](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.036.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.037 Administrative settlement of claims or actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.037.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.038 Insurance of officers, employees and immune contractors of State or local government against liability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.038.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.039 Filing of valid claim against political subdivision condition precedent to commencement of action against immune contractor, employee or officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.039.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.040 Appointment and bond of elisor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.040.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.050 Execution of process by elisor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.050.md)
- [Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41.060 Arrest and confinement of sheriff in a civil action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NV_T3_C41_S41.060.md)

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