Nevada § 612.280 - Protection against self-incrimination
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 612.280 — Protection against self-incrimination, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 612.280. Protection against self-incrimination
1. No person may be excused from attending and testifying or from producing books,
papers, correspondence, memoranda and other records before the Administrator, the
Board of Review, an Appeal Tribunal, or any duly authorized representative of any
of them, or in obedience to the subpoena of any of them in any cause or proceeding
before the Administrator, the Board of Review, or an Appeal Tribunal, on the ground
that the testimony or evidence, documentary or otherwise, required of the person may
tend to incriminate the person or subject the person to a penalty or forfeiture. 2. No person may be prosecuted or subjected to any penalty or forfeiture, for or on
account of any transaction, matter or thing concerning which the person is compelled,
after having claimed his or her privilege against self-incrimination, to testify or
produce evidence, documentary or otherwise, except that any person so testifying is
not exempt from prosecution and punishment for perjury committed in so testifying.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 612.280
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 612.280 cover?
Section 612.280 ("Protection against self-incrimination") 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 § 612.280?
A common citation format is "Nevada Revised Statutes § 612.280" (Nevada). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Nevada law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Nevada official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Nevada attorney.
How does Nevada § 612.280 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Nevada can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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