Nevada · Nevada Revised Statutes — Title 15, Crimes and Punishments
NRS (Crimes) § 199.460: Extortion of confession; refusing accused communication with attorney or friends
What this law says, in plain English
An officer or person controlling an arrested person cannot refuse reasonable communication with friends or attorneys, or use violence, intimidation, or threats to extract confessions. Violations range from felony (when physical force or substantial bodily harm occurs) to misdemeanor.
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