Nevada § 248.242 - Crash reports and related materials: Provision upon receipt of reasonable fee; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 248.242 — Crash reports and related materials: Provision upon receipt of reasonable fee; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 248.242. Crash reports and related materials: Provision upon receipt of reasonable fee; exceptions
A sheriff shall, within 7 days after receipt of a written request of a person who
claims to have sustained damages as a result of a crash, or his or her legal representative
or insurer, and upon receipt of a reasonable fee to cover the cost of reproduction,
provide the person, his or her legal representative or insurer, as applicable, with
a copy of the crash report and all statements by witnesses and photographs in the
possession or under the control of the sheriff's office that concern the crash, unless: 1. The materials are privileged or confidential pursuant to a specific statute; or 2. The crash involved: (a) The death or substantial bodily harm of a person; (b) Failure to stop at the scene of a crash; or (c) The commission of a felony.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 248.242
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 248.242 cover?
Section 248.242 ("Crash reports and related materials: Provision upon receipt of reasonable fee; exceptions") 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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