Exceptions — Nevada Code § 49.254
Nevada Code § 49.254 — Exceptions. Reproduced from the official Nevada Revised Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 49.254. Exceptions
There is no privilege under NRS 49.252 or 49.253 : 1. If the services of the social worker are sought or obtained to enable or aid anyone
to commit or plan to commit what the client knows or reasonably should have known
is a crime or fraud. 2. If the social worker is required to testify in an administrative or court-related
investigation or proceeding involving the welfare of his or her client or the minor
children of his or her client. 3. If the communication is relevant to an issue of breach of duty by the social worker
to his or her client or by the client to his or her social worker. 4. If the communication is with persons who are participating in the diagnosis and
treatment of the client of the social worker, including members of the patient's family. 5. If disclosure is otherwise required by state or federal law.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Nevada Revised Statutes § 49.254
- Jurisdiction: Nevada
- Code: Nevada Revised Statutes
- Subject: Exceptions
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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