Nevada § 357.150 - Stay of discovery by private plaintiff; extension
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 357.150 — Stay of discovery by private plaintiff; extension, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 357.150. Stay of discovery by private plaintiff; extension
1. The court may stay discovery by a private plaintiff for not more than 60 days if
the Attorney General or a designee of the Attorney General pursuant to NRS 357.070 shows that the proposed discovery would interfere with the investigation or prosecution
of a civil or criminal matter arising out of the same facts, whether or not the Attorney
General or the Attorney General's designee participates in the action. 2. The court may extend the stay upon a further showing that the Attorney General
or the Attorney General's designee has pursued the civil or criminal investigation
or proceeding with reasonable diligence and the proposed discovery would interfere
with its continuation. Discovery may not be stayed for a total of more than 6 months over the objection
of the private plaintiff, except for good cause shown by the Attorney General or the
Attorney General's designee. 3. A showing made pursuant to this section must be made in chambers.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 357.150
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 357.150 cover?
Section 357.150 ("Stay of discovery by private plaintiff; extension") 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 § 357.150?
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