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NRS 200.780

Unlawful dissemination of intimate image; exceptions; penalty

Applied in 1 court decision — leading case People v. Austin (2020)

Most recently applied in People v. Austin (November 2020)

(Added to NRS by 2015, 2234; A 2025, 1986)

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, a person commits the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image when, with the intent to harass, harm or terrorize another person, the person:

(a) Electronically disseminates or sells an intimate image which depicts the other person and the other person:

(1) Did not give prior consent to the electronic dissemination or the sale of the intimate image;

(2) Had a reasonable expectation that the intimate image would be kept private and would not be made visible to the public; and

(3) Was at least 18 years of age when the intimate image was created; or

(b) Knowingly distributes or causes to be distributed an intimate image described in paragraph (b) of subsection 1 of NRS 200.770 which depicts the other person if:

(1) The intimate image is created in a way that would lead a reasonable person to believe it is an actual depiction of the other person; and

(2) The other person did not give prior consent to the distribution of the image.

2. A person who commits the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image is guilty of a category D felony and shall be punished as provided in NRS 193.130.

3. The provisions of this section do not apply to:

(a) The dissemination or distribution of an intimate image for the purpose of:

(1) A legitimate public interest;

(2) Reporting unlawful conduct;

(3) Any lawful law enforcement or correctional activity;

(4) Investigation or prosecution of a violation of this section; or

(5) Preparation for or use in any legal proceeding.

(b) A person who is less than 18 years of age.

4. A person who commits the crime of unlawful dissemination of an intimate image is not considered a sex offender and is not subject to registration or community notification as a sex offender pursuant to NRS 179D.010 to 179D.550, inclusive.

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