No reporter, former reporter or editorial employee of any newspaper, periodical or press association or employee of any radio or television station may be required to disclose any published or unpublished information obtained or prepared by such person in such person’s professional capacity in gathering, receiving or processing information for communication to the public, or the source of any information procured or obtained by such person, in any legal proceedings, trial or investigation:

Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 49.275

  • Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
  • 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
  • Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

1.  Before any court, grand jury, coroner’s inquest, jury or any officer thereof.

2.  Before the Legislature or any committee thereof.

3.  Before any department, agency or commission of the State.

4.  Before any local governing body or committee thereof, or any officer of a local government.