NRS 179.463
Circumstances in which interception, listening or recording of communications by peace officer or certain other persons not unlawful.

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.

Source: Section 179.463 — Circumstances in which interception, listening or recording of communications by peace officer or certain other persons not unlawful., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-179.­html#NRS179Sec463.

179.410
Definitions. 179.415
“Aggrieved person” defined. 179.420
“Contents” defined. 179.421
“Electronic communication” defined. 179.423
“Electronic communication service” defined. 179.425
“Electronic, mechanical or other device” defined. 179.430
“Intercept” defined. 179.435
“Investigative or law enforcement officer” defined. 179.440
“Oral communication” defined. 179.443
“Peace officer” defined. 179.445
“Person” defined. 179.450
“State” defined. 179.451
“Tracking device” defined. 179.453
“User” defined. 179.455
“Wire communication” defined. 179.458
Provisions inapplicable to recording of certain telephone calls by public utility. 179.460
Circumstances in which interception of communications may be authorized 179.463
Circumstances in which interception, listening or recording of communications by peace officer or certain other persons not unlawful. 179.465
Disclosure or use of intercepted communications. 179.467
Order requiring provider of electronic communication service to disclose contents of electronic or wire communication or records pertaining to customers 179.470
Application for order authorizing interception of communications 179.475
Order authorizing interception of communications: Contents 179.480
Progress reports to judge. 179.485
Recording. 179.490
Sealing of applications and orders 179.495
Notice to parties to intercepted communications. 179.500
Contents of intercepted communications inadmissible in evidence unless transcript provided to parties before trial. 179.505
Motion to suppress. 179.510
Appeal by State from order granting motion to suppress. 179.515
Reports by justices of Supreme Court, district judges, Attorney General and district attorneys.
Last Updated

Jun. 24, 2021

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