Nevada § 202.879 - “Reasonable cause to believe” and “as soon as reasonably practicable” defined; authorized manner of making report and communicating information
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.879 — “Reasonable cause to believe” and “as soon as reasonably practicable” defined; authorized manner of making report and communicating information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 202.879. “Reasonable cause to believe” and “as soon as reasonably practicable” defined; authorized manner of making report and communicating information
For the purposes of NRS 202.870 to 202.894 , inclusive, a person: 1. Has “reasonable cause to believe” if, in light of all the surrounding facts and
circumstances which are known or which reasonably should be known to the person at
the time, a reasonable person would believe, under those facts and circumstances,
that an act, transaction, event, situation or condition exists, is occurring or has
occurred. 2. Acts “as soon as reasonably practicable” if, in light of all the surrounding facts
and circumstances which are known or which reasonably should be known to the person
at the time, a reasonable person would act within approximately the same period under
those facts and circumstances. 3. May make a report by telephone or, in light of all the surrounding facts and circumstances
which are known or which reasonably should be known to the person at the time, by
any other means of oral, written or electronic communication that a reasonable person
would believe, under those facts and circumstances, is a reliable and swift means
of communicating information to the person who receives the information.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 202.879
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.879 cover?
Section 202.879 ("“Reasonable cause to believe” and “as soon as reasonably practicable” defined; authorized manner of making report and communicating information") 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 § 202.879?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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