Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.235 (2026)

Who may claim privilege

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NRS 49.235 Who may claim privilege.

1. The privilege may be claimed by the patient, by the patient’s guardian or conservator, or by the personal representative of a deceased patient.

2. The person who was the doctor may claim the privilege but only on behalf of the patient. The person’s authority so to do is presumed in the absence of evidence to the contrary.

(Added to NRS by 1971, 785)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 1980–2006 · leading case: Estes v. State, 146 P.3d 1114 (Nev. 2006).

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Estes v. State, 146 P.3d 1114 (Nev. 2006). “Estes claims that Ms. Coronelía, Dr. Neighbors, and Dr.”

In Re Est. of Wilson, 416 A.2d 228 (D.C. 1980). “1969); Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.235 (1977); N.D. Ev.”

Wilson v. Thornton, 416 A.2d 228 (D.C. 1980). “1969); Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.235 (1977); N.D. Ev.”

— Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.235(2) — 1 case

Estes v. State, 146 P.3d 1114 (Nev. 2006). “Estes claims that Ms. Coronelía, Dr. Neighbors, and Dr.”

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