Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41A.071
Dismissal of action filed without affidavit of medical expert
Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 41A — Actions for Professional Negligence · Status: effective
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- Nev. Rev. Stat. § 41A.071, Dismissal of action filed without affidavit of medical expert, Nevada, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2073944
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If an action for professional negligence is filed in the district court, the district court shall dismiss the action, without prejudice, if the action is filed without an affidavit that:
1. Supports the allegations contained in the action;
2. Is submitted by a medical expert who practices or has practiced in an area that is substantially similar to the type of practice engaged in at the time of the alleged professional negligence;
3. Identifies by name, or describes by conduct, each provider of health care who is alleged to be negligent; and
4. Sets forth factually a specific act or acts of alleged negligence separately as to each defendant in simple, concise and direct terms.