Nevada Revised Statutes 172.245 – Secrecy of proceedings of grand jury; permitted disclosures; penalty
1. The disclosure of:
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 172.245
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage,
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Juror: A person who is on the jury.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
- 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
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(a) Evidence presented to the grand jury;
(b) Information obtained by the grand jury;
(c) The results of an investigation made by the grand jury; and
(d) An event occurring or a statement made in the presence of the grand jury other than its deliberations and the vote of a juror, may be made to the district attorney for use in the performance of the district attorney’s duties.
2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the Attorney General or a member of the Attorney General’s staff, a grand juror, district attorney or member of the district attorney’s staff, peace officer, clerk, stenographer, interpreter, witness or other person invited or allowed to attend the proceedings of a grand jury shall not disclose:
(a) Evidence presented to the grand jury;
(b) An event occurring or a statement made in the presence of the grand jury;
(c) Information obtained by the grand jury; or
(d) The results of an investigation made by the grand jury.
3. A person may disclose his or her knowledge concerning the proceedings of a grand jury:
(a) When so directed by the court preliminary to or in connection with a judicial proceeding;
(b) When permitted by the court at the request of the defendant upon a showing that grounds may exist for a motion to dismiss the presentment or indictment because of matters occurring before the grand jury;
(c) If the person was a witness before the grand jury and is disclosing his or her knowledge of the proceedings to the person’s own attorney; or
(d) As provided in NRS 172.225.
4. No obligation of secrecy may be imposed upon any person except in accordance with this section. The court may direct that a presentment or indictment be kept secret until the defendant is in custody or has been given bail, and the clerk shall seal the presentment or indictment. It is unlawful for any person to disclose the finding of the secret presentment or indictment except when necessary for the issuance and execution of a warrant or summons.
5. A person who violates any of the provisions of this section is guilty of a gross misdemeanor and contempt of court.
6. The Attorney General or district attorney shall investigate and prosecute a violation of this section.
7. The grand jury shall inform each person who appears before the grand jury of the provisions of this section and the penalties for its violation.