Nevada § 202.888 - Persons exempt from duty to report
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.888 — Persons exempt from duty to report, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 202.888. Persons exempt from duty to report
The provisions of NRS 202.882 do not apply to a person who: 1. Is less than 16 years of age; 2. Is, by blood or marriage, the spouse, brother, sister, parent, grandparent, child
or grandchild of: (a) The child who is the victim of the violent or sexual offense; or (b) The person who committed the violent or sexual offense against the child; 3. Suffers from a mental or physical impairment or disability that, in light of all
the surrounding facts and circumstances, would make it impracticable for the person
to report the commission of the violent or sexual offense against the child to a law
enforcement agency; 4. Knows or has reasonable cause to believe that reporting the violent or sexual offense
against the child to a law enforcement agency would place the person or any other
person who is related to him or her by blood or marriage or who resides in the same
household as he or she resides, whether or not the other person is related to him
or her by blood or marriage, in imminent danger of suffering substantial bodily harm; 5. Became aware of the violent or sexual offense against the child through a communication
or proceeding that is protected by a privilege set forth in chapter 49 of NRS; or 6. Is acting in his or her professional or occupational capacity and is required to
report the abuse or neglect of a child pursuant to NRS 392.303 or 432B.220 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 202.888
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.888 cover?
Section 202.888 ("Persons exempt from duty to report") 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 § 202.888?
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Is this the official text of Nevada law?
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