Nevada § 30.170 - Validity of order prohibiting publication or broadcasting of information concerning judicial proceedings and actions
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 30.170 — Validity of order prohibiting publication or broadcasting of information concerning judicial proceedings and actions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30.170. Validity of order prohibiting publication or broadcasting of information concerning judicial proceedings and actions
1. If during the course of any proceeding or the trial of any action in any court,
the trial judge issues an order prohibiting a newspaper or other news media from publishing
or broadcasting information lawfully obtained by such newspaper or other news media
concerning such proceeding or trial, the newspaper or other news media may seek declaratory
relief concerning the validity of the order by filing a petition with: (a) A district judge of the judicial district where the court sits; or (b) Any district judge of an adjacent judicial district, if there is only one district
judge in the judicial district in which such proceeding or action is being heard or
tried. 2. All cases in which the validity of any such order is questioned shall be advanced
as a matter of immediate public interest and concern, and shall be heard at the earliest
practicable moment. 3. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 30.080 , a district court shall not refuse to render or enter a declaratory judgment or decree
if the proceeding or trial in which the prohibitory order was entered has been concluded,
the orderly administration of justice demanding an early judicial examination into
and a determination of the validity of the order to afford relief from uncertainty
and insecurity with respect to constitutional rights.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 30.170
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 30.170 cover?
Section 30.170 ("Validity of order prohibiting publication or broadcasting of information concerning judicial proceedings and actions") 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 § 30.170?
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