Nevada Revised Statutes Title 40. Public Health and Safety § 439.5108. Powers; submission of annual report to Director; confidentiality of information and records

(a) Conduct investigations and hold hearings in connection with carrying out the provisions of NRS 439.5102 to 439.5108, inclusive.

(b) If appropriate, meet and share information with any person or team specified in subsection 3 of NRS 439.5106.

(c) Petition a district court for the issuance of, and the district court may issue, a subpoena to compel the production of any books, records or papers relevant to any suicide fatality in this State that is the subject of a review conducted by the Committee. Except as otherwise provided in NRS 239.0115, any books, records or papers received by the Committee pursuant to the subpoena shall be deemed confidential and privileged and not subject to disclosure.

(d) Propose recommended legislation concerning suicide fatalities in this State.

(e) Issue a special report to notify the appropriate authorities or members of the public concerning the need to take any prompt corrective action concerning suicide fatalities in this State.

(f) Engage in any other activity required by the Director concerning suicide fatalities in this State.

(a) Any trends or patterns in suicide fatalities in this State or serious injuries or risk factors concerning those fatalities; and

(b) In addition to any recommendation made pursuant to NRS 439.5106, any recommendations for changes in any law, policy or practice that may assist the Committee in preventing suicide fatalities in this State or related serious occurrences.