Nevada § 432B.225 - Attorney prohibited from reporting abuse or neglect of child in certain circumstances

§ 432B.225. Attorney prohibited from reporting abuse or neglect of child in certain circumstances

1. Notwithstanding the provisions of NRS 432B.220 , an attorney shall not make a report of the abuse or neglect of a child if the attorney

acquired knowledge of the abuse or neglect from a client during a privileged communication

if the client: (a) Has been or may be accused of committing the abuse or neglect; or (b) Is the victim of the abuse or neglect, is in foster care and did not give consent

to the attorney to report the abuse or neglect. 2. Nothing in this section shall be construed as relieving an attorney from: (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection 1, the duty to report the abuse or

neglect of a child pursuant to NRS 432B.220 ; or (b) Complying with any ethical duties of attorneys as set forth in the Nevada Rules

of Professional Conduct, including, without limitation, any duty to take reasonably

necessary actions to protect the client of the attorney if the client is not capable

of making adequately considered decisions because of age, mental impairment or any

other reason. Such actions may include, without limitation, consulting with other persons who

may take actions to protect the client and, when appropriate, seeking the appointment

of a guardian ad litem, conservator or guardian.