NRS 179.475
Order authorizing interception of communications: Contents

  • duration
  • extension.

1.

Each order authorizing the interception of any wire, electronic or oral communication must specify:

(a)

The identity of the person, if known, whose communications are to be intercepted.

(b)

The nature and location of the place where or communication facilities to which authority to intercept is granted, the facilities to be used and the means by which such interceptions will be made.

(c)

A particular description of the type of communication sought to be intercepted, and a statement of the particular offense to which it relates.

(d)

The identity of the agency authorized to intercept the communications, and of the person authorizing the application.

(e)

The period of time during which such interception is authorized, including a statement as to whether or not the interception will automatically terminate when the described communication has been first obtained.

2.

An order authorizing the interception of a wire, electronic or oral communication shall, upon request of the applicant, direct that a provider of electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person shall furnish the applicant forthwith all information, facilities, and technical assistance necessary to accomplish the interception unobtrusively and with a minimum of interference with the services that such provider of electronic communication service, landlord, custodian, or person is according the person whose communications are to be intercepted. Any provider of electronic communication service, landlord, custodian or other person furnishing such facilities or technical assistance must be compensated therefor by the applicant at the prevailing rates.

3.

No order entered under this section may authorize the interception of any wire, electronic or oral communication for any period longer than is necessary to achieve the objective of the authorization, and in no event longer than 30 days. Extensions of an order may be granted, but only upon application for an extension made in accordance with the procedures provided in NRS 179.470. The period of extension must be no longer than the authorizing judge deems necessary to achieve the purposes for which it was granted and in no event for longer than 30 days. Every order and extension thereof must contain a provision that the authorization to intercept must be executed as soon as practicable, must be conducted in such a way as to minimize the interception of communications not otherwise subject to interception under this statute, and will terminate upon attainment of the authorized objective, or in any event in 30 days.

Source: Section 179.475 — Order authorizing interception of communications: Contents; duration; extension., https://www.­leg.­state.­nv.­us/NRS/NRS-179.­html#NRS179Sec475.

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

Feb. 5, 2021

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