The attached form is designed to assist you in preparation of a Motion to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct Sentence. All questions must be answered concisely in the appropriate spaces on the form.The motion must be signed and include a declaration under penalty of perjury. Information and instructions for filing a motion to vacate sentence pursuant to 28 USC § 2255 in the United States District Court for the District of Nevada. Habeas petitions for federal prisoners in Nevada must be filed in federal (not Nevada state) court. 29. Habeas corpus is a kind of petition that you can file in federal court to claim that your imprisonment violates federal law. This Index is updated periodically. Internet Forms are added, deleted, and revised frequently. Filing a Writ of Habeas Corpus in Nevada. Under NRS 34.720, convicted individuals can file a writ of habeas corpus to challenge their detention.