Revises provisions related to criminal procedure. (BDR 14-548)
AB 275 modifies Nevada's criminal procedure laws to allow police officers or authorized personnel to legally intercept, listen to, or record wire, electronic, or oral communications **solely for investigating sexual offenses against children**. It defines "sexual offense against a child" to include specific crimes like incest, lewdness with minors, sexual assault, and statutory seduction (NRS 201.180, 201.230, 200.366, etc.), and requires that such interceptions be done under police direction for that limited purpose only. The bill also clarifies that a child or their parent/guardian must consent to the interception when involving minors. This change directly affects law enforcement conducting child sexual offense investigations and sets clear legal boundaries for communication monitoring in these cases.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action Apr 12, 2025
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Lower · Passed
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2 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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