Nevada § 179A.120 - Disclosures to victims of crime
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 179A.120 — Disclosures to victims of crime, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179A.120. Disclosures to victims of crime
1. Agencies of criminal justice may disclose to victims of a crime, members of their
families or their guardians the identity of persons suspected of being responsible
for the crime, including juveniles who have been certified to stand trial as adults,
together with information, including dispositions, which may be of assistance to the
victim in obtaining redress for an injury or loss in a civil action. This disclosure may be made regardless of whether charges have been filed, and even
if a prosecuting attorney has declined to file charges or the charge has been dismissed. 2. Disclosure of investigative information pursuant to this section does not establish
a duty to disclose any additional information concerning the same incident or make
any disclosure of information obtained by an investigation, except as compelled by
legal process.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 179A.120
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 179A.120 cover?
Section 179A.120 ("Disclosures to victims of crime") 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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