Nevada § 281A.185 - Abrogation of common-law privileges and immunities; exceptions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 281A.185 — Abrogation of common-law privileges and immunities; exceptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 281A.185. Abrogation of common-law privileges and immunities; exceptions
1. In any proceeding commenced against a public officer or employee pursuant to the
authority of this chapter, including any judicial review thereof, the public officer
or employee who is the subject of the proceeding may not assert, claim or raise any
common-law privilege or immunity as an affirmative defense, for testimonial or evidentiary
purposes or for any other purpose. 2. The provisions of this chapter are intended to abrogate common-law privileges and
immunities only in a proceeding commenced pursuant to the authority of this chapter
and only for the public officer or employee who is the subject of the proceeding. This abrogation of common-law privileges and immunities does not apply to or affect: (a) Any privilege or immunity granted by the Constitution of the United States or
of the State of Nevada or by NRS 41.071 , chapter 49 of NRS or any other statute; (b) Any person who is not the subject of the proceeding; or (c) Any other proceeding that is not commenced pursuant to the authority of this chapter.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 281A.185
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 281A.185 cover?
Section 281A.185 ("Abrogation of common-law privileges and immunities; 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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