Current through 82nd (2023) Legislative Session Chapter 535 and 34th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1 and 35th (2023) Special Session Chapter 1
Section 179.463 - Circumstances in which interception, listening or recording of communications by peace officer or certain other persons not unlawful1. The interception, listening or recording of a wire, electronic or oral communication by a peace officer specifically designated by the Attorney General or the district attorney of any county, or a person acting under the direction or request of a peace officer, is not unlawful if the peace officer or person is intercepting the communication of a person who has:(a) Barricaded himself or herself and is not exiting or surrendering at the lawful request of a peace officer, in circumstances in which there is imminent risk of harm to the life of another person as a result of the barricaded person's actions or the actions of law enforcement in resolving the barricade situation;(b) Created a hostage situation; or(c) Threatened the imminent illegal use of an explosive.2. For the purposes of subsection 1:(a) A barricade occurs when a person:(1) Refuses to come out from a covered or enclosed position after being provided an order to exit by a peace officer; or(2) Is contained in an open area and the presence or approach of a peace officer precipitates an imminent risk of harm to the life of another person.(b) A hostage situation occurs when a person holds another person against the other person's will, regardless of whether the person holding the other person has made a demand.Added to NRS by 2015, 2486Added by 2015, Ch. 434,§7, eff. 6/9/2015.