Nevada § 202.891 - Immunity from civil or criminal liability; presumption that report was made in good faith
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.891 — Immunity from civil or criminal liability; presumption that report was made in good faith, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 202.891. Immunity from civil or criminal liability; presumption that report was made in good faith
1. If a person who is required to make a report pursuant to NRS 202.882 makes such a report in good faith and in accordance with that section, the person
is immune from civil or criminal liability for any act or omission related to that
report, but the person is not immune from civil or criminal liability for any other
act or omission committed by the person as part of, in connection with or as a principal,
accessory or conspirator to the violent or sexual offense against the child, regardless
of the nature of the other act or omission. 2. If a person is not required to make a report pursuant to NRS 202.882 and the person makes such a report to a law enforcement agency in good faith, the
person is immune from civil or criminal liability for any act or omission related
to that report, but the person is not immune from civil or criminal liability for
any other act or omission committed by the person as part of, in connection with or
as a principal, accessory or conspirator to the violent or sexual offense against
the child, regardless of the nature of the other act or omission. 3. For the purposes of this section, if a person reports to a law enforcement agency
that another person has committed a violent or sexual offense against a child, whether
or not the person is required to make such a report pursuant to NRS 202.882 , the person is presumed to have made the report in good faith unless the person is
being prosecuted for a criminal violation, including, without limitation, a violation
of the provisions of NRS 207.280 .
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 202.891
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 202.891 cover?
Section 202.891 ("Immunity from civil or criminal liability; presumption that report was made in good faith") 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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