Nevada § 49.213 - Exceptions

§ 49.213. Exceptions

There is no privilege pursuant to NRS 49.209 or 49.211 : 1. For communications relevant to an issue in a proceeding to hospitalize the patient

for mental illness, if the psychologist in the course of diagnosis or treatment has

determined that the patient requires hospitalization. 2. For communications relevant to any determination made pursuant to NRS 202.360 . 3. For communications relevant to an issue of the treatment of the patient in any

proceeding in which the treatment is an element of a claim or defense. 4. If disclosure is otherwise required by state or federal law. 5. For communications relevant to an issue in a proceeding to determine the validity

of a will of the patient. 6. If there is an immediate threat that the patient will harm himself or herself or

other persons. 7. For communications made in the course of a court-ordered examination of the condition

of a patient with respect to the specific purpose of the examination unless the court

orders otherwise. 8. For communications relevant to an issue in an investigation or hearing conducted

by the Board of Psychological Examiners if the treatment of the patient is an element

of that investigation or hearing. 9. For communications relevant to an issue in a proceeding relating to the abuse or

neglect of a person with a disability or a person who is legally incompetent.