Definitions.
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 49.251
in effectAs 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 clients family.
3. Social worker means any person licensed under chapter 641B of NRS.
Source: NV Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/NRS-049.htmlFetched: 10/4/2026