Nevada § 289.085 - Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 289.085 — Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 289.085. Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation
If an arbitrator or court determines that evidence was obtained during an investigation
of a peace officer concerning conduct that could result in punitive action in a manner
which violates any provision of NRS 289.010 to 289.120 , inclusive, and that such evidence may be prejudicial to the peace officer, such
evidence is inadmissible and the arbitrator or court shall exclude such evidence during
any administrative proceeding commenced or civil action filed against the peace officer. If the arbitrator or court further determines that such evidence was obtained by
a law enforcement agency in bad faith, the arbitrator or court must dismiss the administrative
proceeding or civil action with prejudice.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 289.085
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 289.085 cover?
Section 289.085 ("Inadmissibility of evidence obtained unlawfully during investigation; dismissal of administrative proceeding or civil action when evidence obtained unlawfully and in bad faith during investigation") 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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