Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.280 – Confidentiality of information maintained by an agency which provides child welfare services; exceptions; penalty
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, 432B.165, 432B.175 and 439.538 and except as otherwise authorized or required pursuant to NRS 432B.290, information maintained by an agency which provides child welfare services, including, without limitation, reports and investigations made pursuant to this chapter, is confidential.
Attorney's Note
Under the Nevada Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| gross misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 432B.280
- person: means a natural person, any form of business or social organization and any other nongovernmental legal entity including, but not limited to, a corporation, partnership, association, trust or unincorporated organization. See Nevada Revised Statutes 0.039
2. Any person, law enforcement agency or public agency, institution or facility who willfully releases or disseminates such information, except:
(a) Pursuant to a criminal prosecution relating to the abuse or neglect of a child;
(b) As otherwise authorized pursuant to NRS 432B.165 and 432B.175;
(c) As otherwise authorized or required pursuant to NRS 432B.290;
(d) As otherwise authorized or required pursuant to NRS 439.538; or
(e) As otherwise required pursuant to NRS 432B.513, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.