Nevada § 179.11516 - Execution of warrant: Determination whether property is subject to attorney-client privilege
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.11516 — Execution of warrant: Determination whether property is subject to attorney-client privilege, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.11516. Execution of warrant: Determination whether property is subject to attorney-client privilege
1. A search warrant authorized pursuant to NRS 179.11514 must be executed in such a manner as to minimize, to the greatest extent possible,
the scrutiny of any property that is subject to the attorney-client privilege. 2. Property which is arguably subject to the attorney-client privilege may be reviewed
during a search conducted pursuant to a search warrant issued pursuant to NRS 179.11514 to determine whether the property is covered by the search warrant if: (a) The property is reviewed by a team of officers and attorneys who are designated
by the district attorney or the Attorney General and who are not part of the underlying
criminal investigation or prosecution; (b) The attorneys designated to the team described in paragraph (a) do not participate
in the search itself; and (c) The team of officers and attorneys described in paragraph (a) do not disclose
any privileged information obtained through the search to the officers and attorneys
who are part of the underlying criminal investigation or prosecution.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179.11516
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179.11516 cover?
Section 179.11516 ("Execution of warrant: Determination whether property is subject to attorney-client privilege") 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.
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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How does Nevada § 179.11516 apply to my situation?
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