Rule 85.Citation

Group XI: General Provisions · Last amended March 1, 2019 · Last verified July 14, 2026

In one sentenceRule 85 sets the official short form for citing the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure: NRCP.

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These rules may be cited as NRCP.

Amendment History

Amended eff. 3-1-19.

Plain-English Summary

Rule 85 is a naming rule. When a brief, order, or opinion refers to these rules, it cites them as "NRCP" followed by the rule number — NRCP 12(b)(5), for example — rather than spelling out the full title each time.

The short form keeps citations consistent across Nevada practice and distinguishes these rules from the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) or another state's rules of the same name. It's a small rule, but a consistent citation format matters when a court, a clerk, or another attorney has to find the rule you mean quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "NRCP" stand for?

Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure — the abbreviation Rule 85 designates as the official short citation form.

How should I cite a specific rule in a Nevada filing?

As "NRCP" followed by the rule number and subdivision, for example NRCP 56(c).

Is NRCP the same as the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure?

No. NRCP refers only to Nevada's state-court civil procedure rules; the federal rules are cited as FRCP and apply in federal court.

Does it matter if I cite a rule some other way, like "Nev. R. Civ. P."?

Rule 85 designates NRCP as the rules' citation form, so using that abbreviation keeps your filing consistent with how Nevada courts and practitioners refer to these rules.

Why does a citation rule need to exist at all?

It removes ambiguity about which body of rules a filing means, especially in cases that touch both state and federal procedure.

Source & verification. Rule text, official Advisory Committee Notes, and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, adopted by the Supreme Court of Nevada. Last verified July 14, 2026. · Official source

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