Nevada § 199.460 - Extortion of confession; refusing accused communication with attorney or friends
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.460 — Extortion of confession; refusing accused communication with attorney or friends, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 199.460. Extortion of confession; refusing accused communication with attorney or friends
1. An officer or person having the custody and control of the body or liberty of any
person under arrest shall not refuse permission to the arrested person to communicate
at reasonable times and intervals with his or her friends or with an attorney, or
subject any person under arrest to any form of personal violence, intimidation, indignity
or threats for the purpose of extorting from that person incriminating statements
or a confession. 2. A person violating the provisions of this section shall be punished: (a) Where physical force or the immediate threat of physical force is used in the
course of extorting statements or a confession, or where substantial bodily harm to
the arrested person results from such violence, intimidation or indignity, for a category
D felony as provided in NRS 193.130 . (b) Where no physical force or immediate threat of physical force is used in the course
of extorting statements or a confession, or where no substantial bodily harm results
to the arrested person from such violence, intimidation or indignity, for a gross
misdemeanor. (c) Where the only offense is to refuse permission to the arrested person to communicate
with his or her friends or with an attorney, for a misdemeanor.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 199.460
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 199.460 cover?
Section 199.460 ("Extortion of confession; refusing accused communication with attorney or friends") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Nevada § 199.460?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 199.460 apply to my situation?
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