1. The interception, listening or recording of a wire, electronic or oral communication by a peace officer specifically designated by the Attorney General or the district attorney of any county, or a person acting under the direction or request of a peace officer, is not unlawful if the peace officer or person is intercepting the communication of a person who has: (a) Barricaded himself or herself and is not exiting or surrendering at the lawful request of a peace officer, in circumstances in which there is imminent risk of harm to the life of another person as a result of the barricaded person’s actions or the actions of law enforcement in resolving the barricade situation; (b) Created a hostage situation; or (c) Threatened the imminent illegal use of an explosive. 2. For the purposes of subsection 1: (a) A barricade occurs when a person: (1) Refuses to come out from a covered or enclosed position after being provided an order to exit by a peace officer; or (2) Is contained in an open area and the presence or approach of a peace officer precipitates an imminent risk of harm to the life of another person. provided an order to exit by a peace officer; or (2) Is contained in an open area and the presence or approach of a peace officer precipitates an imminent risk of harm to the life of another person. (b) A hostage situation occurs when a person holds another person against the other person’s will, regardless of whether the person holding the other person has made a demand. (Added to NRS by 2015, 2486)
Nevada Legal Code