Nevada § 440.170 - Records open to inspection; use of data restricted
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 440.170 — Records open to inspection; use of data restricted, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 440.170. Records open to inspection; use of data restricted
1. All certificates in the custody of the State Registrar are open to inspection subject
to the provisions of this chapter. It is unlawful for any employee of the State to disclose data contained in vital
statistics, except as authorized by this chapter or by the Board. 2. Information in vital statistics indicating that a birth occurred out of wedlock
must not be disclosed except upon order of a court of competent jurisdiction. 3. The Board: (a) Shall allow the use of data contained in vital statistics to carry out the provisions
of NRS 442.300 to 442.330 , inclusive; (b) Shall allow the use of certificates of death by a multidisciplinary team: (1) To review the death of the victim of a crime that constitutes domestic violence
organized or sponsored pursuant to NRS 217.475 ; and (2) To review the death of a child established pursuant to NRS 432B.405 and 432B.406 ; (c) Shall allow the use of certificates of death by the: (1) Committee on Domestic Violence appointed pursuant to NRS 228.470 ; and (2) Committee to Review Suicide Fatalities created by NRS 439.5104 ; and (d) May allow the use of data contained in vital statistics for other research purposes,
but without identifying the persons to whom the records relate.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 440.170
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 440.170 cover?
Section 440.170 ("Records open to inspection; use of data restricted") 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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