Nevada Revised Statutes 392.315 – Confidentiality of information maintained by an agency which provides child welfare services; exceptions; penalty
1. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115 and NRS 392.317 to 392.337, inclusive, information maintained by an agency which provides child welfare services pursuant to NRS 392.275 to 392.365, inclusive, 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 392.315
- 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 439.597;
(e) As otherwise required pursuant to NRS 432B.513; or
(f) As otherwise authorized or required pursuant to NRS 392.317 to 392.337, inclusive, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.