Nevada Revised Statutes

Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.335 (2026)

Privilege to refuse disclosure of identity of informer

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NRS 49.335 Privilege to refuse disclosure of identity of informer. The State or a political subdivision thereof has a privilege to refuse to disclose the identity of a person who has furnished to a law enforcement officer information purporting to reveal the commission of a crime.

(Added to NRS by 1971, 787)

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1978–1980 · leading case: Sheriff of Washoe Cnty. v. Vasile, 604 P.2d 809 (Nev. 1980).

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Sheriff of Washoe Cnty. v. Vasile, 604 P.2d 809 (Nev. 1980). · cites it 2× “The prosecutor’s objection, based on the confidential informant privilege, NRS 49.335, 1 was sustained. At the conclusion of the preliminary examination, defense counsel requested a dismissal of the charges due to the impairment of Vasile’s right to confront and cross examine…”

State v. Stiglitz, 576 P.2d 746 (Nev. 1978). · cites it 3× “See NRS 49.335, NRS 49.355, NRS 49.365. 2 By substantial authority, the identity of an informant need not be revealed where he *161 merely introduces a government agent to the defendant.”

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