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NRS 179.463

Circumstances in which interception, listening or recording of communications by peace officer or certain other persons not unlawful

Known as the Uniform Criminal Extradition Act

The act spans §§ 179–179 (161 sections).

(Added to NRS by 2015, 2486)

1. The interception, listening or recording of a wire, electronic or oral communication by a peace officer specifically designated by the Attorney General or the district attorney of any county, or a person acting under the direction or request of a peace officer, is not unlawful if the peace officer or person is intercepting the communication of a person who has:

(a) Barricaded himself or herself and is not exiting or surrendering at the lawful request of a peace officer, in circumstances in which there is imminent risk of harm to the life of another person as a result of the barricaded person’s actions or the actions of law enforcement in resolving the barricade situation;

(b) Created a hostage situation; or

(c) Threatened the imminent illegal use of an explosive.

2. For the purposes of subsection 1:

(a) A barricade occurs when a person:

(1) Refuses to come out from a covered or enclosed position after being provided an order to exit by a peace officer; or

(2) Is contained in an open area and the presence or approach of a peace officer precipitates an imminent risk of harm to the life of another person.

(b) A hostage situation occurs when a person holds another person against the other person’s will, regardless of whether the person holding the other person has made a demand.

Official source: Nevada Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Nevada statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.