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Nevada Revised Statutes Title 4. Witnesses and Evidence § 49.251. Definitions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

As used in NRS 49.251 to 49.254, inclusive, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. “Client” means a person who consults or is interviewed by a social worker for the purpose of diagnosis or treatment.

2. A communication is “confidential” if it is not intended to be disclosed to any third person other than a person:

(a) Present during the consultation or interview to further the interest of the client;

(b) Reasonably necessary for the transmission of the communication; or

(c) Participating in the diagnosis or treatment under the direction of the social worker, including a member of the client's family.

3. “Social worker” means any person licensed under chapter 641B of NRS.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 4. Witnesses and Evidence § 49.251. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-4-witnesses-and-evidence/nv-rev-st-49-251/

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